Bidspirit auction | Zionist Ephemera Lot – 17th

Zionist Ephemera Lot – 17th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence Celebrations, London 1965 | J.N.F., Israel Ambassador, Chief Rabbi & EL AL Advertisement - Lot of two original paper items connected with the celebrations marking the 17th Anniversary of the State of Israel’s Independence, held in London in 1965. 1. Seventeenth Israel Anniversary Celebrations – Dinner and Entertainment Original invitation for a formal dinner and entertainment evening held on Wednesday, May 5th, 1965, at the King David Suite, Great Cumberland Place, London W.1. The event was held in the presence of His Excellency, the Israel Ambassador, with guests of honour: The Very Reverend Chief Rabbi Dr. Israel Brodie and Mrs. Israel Brodie. The front features a special anniversary emblem combining a Menorah and the number “17”. Includes details of the reception, choral musical programme and dinner. 2. The Younger J.N.F. – 17th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence Celebration Original programme/booklet issued by The Younger J.N.F. (Jewish National Fund, London) for an Independence celebration held at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London W.1, on Sunday, May 2nd, 1965. Decorated cover featuring the Emblem of the State of Israel, festive figures and olive branches. Programme includes: Dancing to Cyril Stapleton and his Showband The Dennis Overton Band Pageant, sideshows and buffet Prize draw including a return ticket to Israel The back cover features an original period advertisement for EL AL Israel Airlines, with a flight-route graphic and the slogan: “The Shortest Time Between Two Points” A fine example of 1960s EL AL advertising from the early decades of Israeli aviation. Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, light stains, handling marks and some handwritten archive/ownership markings. Text and graphics remain clear. An interesting Israeliana and Zionist diaspora collection lot documenting Jewish community celebrations in Britain, J.N.F. activity, Israel–Diaspora connections and EL AL promotion during the 1960s.