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“Buy matzah from the biggest mills in Eretz-Israel” (Hebrew.) 1925 poster promoting the sale of Passover matzah made in the Land of Israel. Designed by Zeev Raban, Public domain, via PPPA.

Four women doing laundry in Binyamina, Israel. Black and white photo taken 1930. Gan Shmuel Archive, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Members of Kibbutz Ma’abarot performed “Song of Songs,” a Passover musical show, in 1945. Photos by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Members of Kibbutz Ma’abarot performed “Song of Songs,” a Passover musical show, in 1945. Photos by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Workers manufacturing light bulbs at a factory in Tel Aviv, Israel. Black and white photo taken 1939 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“We are all for the sake of immigration and absorption.” (Translated from Hebrew.) Poster calling on the public to work to encourage immigration and absorption of the new arrivals. Published 1 January, 1940, by the WZO. Israel Government Press Office, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

“Summon the Genie of the Jaffa to guard your health!” Poster promoting Israel’s Jaffa oranges, circa 1925, designer unknown. Public domain, via PPPA.

“The Land of Israel (Hebrew.) The Country of Our Future.” Poster promoting immigration, designed by Franz Krausz, 1934. Public domain, via PPPA.

“Even a cactus beard yields to Shemen Shaving Cream.” Poster published by the Shemen Edible Oil Factory, Haifa, Israel, 1930s. Public domain.

“The seven-fold blessed land of Israel awaits redemption by the people of Israel through the Jewish National Fund.” Poster, circa 1935, by Franz Krausz. The seven species are shown. Lower right, “a land of wheat and barley, of vines, figs, and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey.” Deuteronomy 8:8.

Jerusalem on a clear, cool day. Photo of buildings and greenery along a walking path near Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. The Dormition Abbey is in the background.

Jerusalem on a clear, cool day. Photo of buildings and greenery along a walking path near Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. The Dormition Abbey is in the background.

Photo of an archaeological site at Masada National Park, overlooking the Dead Sea in southern Israel.

Photo of an archaeological site at Masada National Park, overlooking the Dead Sea in southern Israel.

Photo of the Jordan River, Israel. The River Jordan is 251 kilometers (156 miles) long and flows north to south through the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) and on to the Dead Sea.

Photo of the Jordan River, Israel. The River Jordan is 251 kilometers (156 miles) long and flows north to south through the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) and on to the Dead Sea.

Photo of an ancient arch in the courtyard of the Tower of David Museum located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the western edge of the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel.

Photo of an ancient arch in the courtyard of the Tower of David Museum located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the western edge of the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel.

Photo of people floating and relaxing in the Dead Sea, Israel.

Photo of people floating and relaxing in the Dead Sea, Israel.

Photo of shoppers at a juice and flower stand in the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Photo of shoppers at a juice and flower stand in the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Kibbutz members prepare gefilte fish for the Passover seder at Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk, Israel. Black and white photo taken 1950-1960, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Group of men with election materials in Tel Aviv, Israel. Meir Dizengoff became the mayor of Tel Aviv in this election. Black and white photo taken 1929 by Shmuel Yosef Schweig, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

A settler of Kfar Shmaryahu, Israel, with his banana crop. Black and white photo taken 1 April 1940 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Folk dancing troupe of Kibbutz Dalia, Israel, dancing the hora. Black and white photo taken 1 June 1945 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Delicatessen in Tel Aviv, Israel, featuring a sign that says, “foods are electrical refrigerated.” Black and white photo taken 30 December 1934 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Workers labeling bottles at the Lido Cosmetics Factory in Tel Aviv, Israel. Black and white photo taken 1 May 1934 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“Daveed Benenfield, a farmer of Sde Warburg in Israel, taking eggs from his chicken run to the warehouse.” Black and white photo taken 1 April, 1940 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“Juice vendor on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel.” Black and white photo taken 1 July, 1934 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“Juice vendor on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel.” Black and white photo taken 1 July, 1934 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

A farmer standing on an REO Speed Wagon truck filled with citrus fruit during the harvest season in Kfar Saba, Israel. Black and white photo taken 14 June, 1934 by Daniel Kaplan, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

A farmer standing on an REO Speed Wagon truck filled with citrus fruit during the harvest season in Kfar Saba, Israel. Black and white photo taken 14 June, 1934 by Daniel Kaplan, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Elementary school children in Tel Aviv, Israel, during a recorder lesson. Black and white photo taken 1 June 1946 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Elementary school children in Tel Aviv, Israel, during a recorder lesson. Black and white photo taken 1 June 1946 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Photo of a beach along the Mediterranean Sea in Netanya, Israel.