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KKL-JNF Reveals Archival Purim Photos: A Cultural Journey

3/3/2026

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Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) unveiled archival Purim photographs from the 1920s to the 1950s.
The images show Purim's vibrant spirit, including children in handmade costumes and parade floats.
The Tel Aviv procession, named "Adloyada" in 1932, became a cultural highlight.
The archive also includes Diaspora celebrations, illustrating Purim's global reach.
Efrat Sinai, Director of KKL-JNF’s Archives, emphasized the emotional connection despite the black-and-white photos.

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Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) unveiled archival Purim photographs from the 1920s to the 1950s.
The images show Purim's vibrant spirit, including children in handmade costumes and parade floats.
The Tel Aviv procession, named "Adloyada" in 1932, became a cultural highlight.
The archive also includes Diaspora celebrations, illustrating Purim's global reach.
Efrat Sinai, Director of KKL-JNF’s Archives, emphasized the emotional connection despite the black-and-white photos.