Collection of approx. 5700 "Shanah Tovah" cards, from the estate of Reuven Arbel.
An extensive and varied collection of "Shanah Tovah" cards from the late 19th century through the late 20th century.
Reuven Arbel (Rabel, 1940-2004) – born in Tel-Aviv, graduate of "Wingate" Institute, teacher and educator, excursions' consultant for the Ministry of Education and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, director of the historic and administrative archive of the city of Givatayim. Among his collections of Judaica items, books, stamps, coins, and more, Arbel was particularly involved with his collection of "Shanah Tovah" cards and was enthusiastic as to the enrichment of this collection. For decades Arbel compiled the collection offered here, parts of which have been exhibited in Europe (Leipzig, Bonn and Zurich), as well as museums in Israel. Arbel died before his time from a terminal illness.
A varied and extensive collection of "Shanah Tovah" cards: postcards, greeting cards, pop-up cards, small and large cards printed as part of a series or self-published for personal use, cards of various periods and origins from Eretz Israel and all over the world. Among other cards, the collection includes many Real-Photo "Shanah Tovah" cards, photographed in Eretz Israel (1920s-30s); cards sent by Jewish Brigade soldiers and other military cards; European cards printed prior to World War II; and more.
Size and condition vary. The collection is arranged in albums.