The Central Zionist Archives holds a rich and diverse collection of posters and handbills from the period of the Yishuv and the early years of the State of Israel. The posters and handbills were displayed on bulletin boards around the cities, and that way messages and information were transferred to the wider public. The posters and handbills were used to address a wide array of subjects: Zionism, settlements, security, art, theater, health and more.
The up-coming elections in Israel were set in proximity with the Purim holiday. Perhaps there is no other holiday that fits the election atmosphere more than Purim: a colorful carnival spirit accompanied by political content and slogans released into the air!
The Central Zionist Archives houses a rich and diverse collection of posters and handbills, many of them about elections and parties. In times when there was no Internet or Facebook, posters and handbills were the main instruments for the parties' campaigns. The various parties spread their propaganda and messages to the electorate through the posters and handbills.
Below is a selection of posters and handbills that deals with elections, and also contain key attributes of Purim. Have a Happy Purim and an enjoyable celebration of democracy!