A collection of rare historical photographs is shining a festive light on extraordinary Chanukah celebrations across Israel.
The beautiful black-and-white images from Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) Archive provide a unique glimpse into the holiday traditions of Jewish communities throughout Israel in the early 20th century.
Lighting the Hanukkah candles in Jerusalem, 1950. Credit – KKL-JNF Photo Archive..
Efrat Sinai, director of archives at KKL-JNF said: “Since its founding, KKL-JNF has been dedicated to documenting the landscapes, people, and significant moments in the history of the Land of Israel.
*The Yemenite community celebrates the lighting of candles with a large handmade Hanukkah menorah. Moshav Eshtaol, 1954. Credit KKL-JNF Photo Archive.
“We are honored to share these remarkable photographs, preserved in our archives, with the public, allowing them to connect with an important part of our collective heritage.”
