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Weigh the Shekel - Israel

Weigh the Shekel - Israel

ID# 14263
Valish Ota
1938
25.5" x 38"
(65cm x 97cm)
Regular price $1,330.00 SGD
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This interesting poster is in Hebrew and was created for the World Zionist Organization. The main text reads, "weigh the shekel", or be sure to pay your membership fees. It was created in 1938, a pivotal moment in the history of the formation of the Israeli state. It was in this year that the British "Peel Commission" report came out suggesting dividing Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. While the proposal was ultimately not implemented, it marked an important step in the ongoing discussions and negotiations regarding the future political arrangements in the region.

The World Zionist Organization (WZO) was founded in 1897 during the First Zionist Congress held in Basel, Switzerland, under the leadership of Theodor Herzl. Its establishment marked a pivotal moment in the modern Zionist movement, as the organization aimed to promote the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine and advance Jewish national aspirations. The WZO played a crucial role in galvanizing international support for the Zionist cause, facilitating Jewish immigration to Palestine, and laying the groundwork for the eventual creation of the State of Israel. Through its efforts, the WZO helped transform the vision of a Jewish state from an ideological aspiration into a tangible reality.

This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

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