Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Five Proclamations and Publications Printed in Eretz Israel Concerning the Holocaust

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Sold for: $500
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1. Proclamation issued by "HaMeorerim", calling "whoever feels for our brothers who are murdered…." To come to "Yeshuot Ya'akov" synagogue and look for a way to save our people from extinction". Jerusalem, [early 1940s]. Tears at borders.
2. Single leaf, "The congregation committee announces…that with reference to the rumors that the boat "Struma" and the refugees on board…a day of strike is announced…the Jewish Yishuv will express its deep sorrow …and demand that all nations stand against Hitler and his partners…". Tears with text omission. Stains.
3. Leaf "Petition of children in Eretz Israel for our brothers' shed blood", June 15, 1943. Upper part torn.
4. Booklet "Convention of rabbis in Yehuda Hachasid synagogue with "El Male Rachamim" prayer in memory of the holocaust victims." Jerusalem, 1945. Stains and wear.
5. Printed invitation letter to a Memorial Ceremony for the Diaspora Victims, in the Tomb of Rachel. Pesach,1946. Good condition.
From the collection of Doron Herzog.
Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita
Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita