Jewish National Fund archive reveals Passover celebrations from Israel's first decades

Jewish National Fund showcases rare archival photos depicting how Passover celebration was observed in the early years of Israel, between 1940-1980

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The Jewish National Fund revealed photos of Passover celebrations from Israel's first decades, which were preserved in the JNF's photo archive.
"We are pleased to share with the public some exciting scenes from Israel's history over the decades," said Efrat Sinai, director of the JNF archives.
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Burning of chametz in the Me'a She'arim neighborhood, 1983 Burning of chametz in the Me'a She'arim neighborhood, 1983
Burning of chametz in the Me'a She'arim neighborhood, 1983
(Photo: by KKL-JNF Archive)
"The photos showcase the baking of matzah, search for chametz, Passover Seder, and the holiday processions. The images display the beautiful past of Israel alongside the tradition that has remained unchanged to this day."
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Matzah baking for Passover, 1960 Matzah baking for Passover, 1960
Matzah baking for Passover, 1960
(Photo: Martha Hallewig, KKL-JNF Archive)

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Passover ceremony at the main Rabbi's house in Aden, 1949 Passover ceremony at the main Rabbi's house in Aden, 1949
Passover ceremony at the main Rabbi's house in Aden, 1949
(Photo: Fred Chesnick, KKL-JNF Archive)

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A festive parade of Jewish soldiers during Passover, 1948 A festive parade of Jewish soldiers during Passover, 1948
A festive parade of Jewish soldiers during Passover, 1948
(Photo: Rudolf Jonas, KKL-JNF Archive.)

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Three-Day March for Passover, April 1970 Three-Day March for Passover, April 1970
Three-Day March for Passover, April 1970
(Photo: Photo Aviv, KKL-JNF Archive)
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