KKL-JNF releases rare collection of ’40s–’50s summer photographs of childhood in Israel

“These historical photographs are a powerful reminder of simplicity, innocence and the sense of freedom that formerly defined Israeli childhood,” said KKL-JNF president IFAT OVADIA-LUSKI.

Keren Kayemeth Leisrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has published a rare collection of photographs that offer an overview of the summer holidays in the state of Israel in the 1940s and 1950s.

The rare photographs highlight the unique atmosphere of childhood in the beginnings of Israel, preserved through the objectives of some of the country’s most emblematic photographers, shared the organization on Sunday.

Photos include moments such as children playing music on the lawn near their home, adolescents installing summer camps under trees, young children enjoying lots of fresh corn worlds, games in alleys and toddlers spending time together in the open air.

Moments that formerly define Israeli childhood

KKL-JNF President Ifat Ovadia-Luski, “These historical photographs are a powerful reminder of simplicity, innocence and the feeling of freedom that formerly defined Israeli childhood-deeply linked to earth, ground and community.”

She continued: “The archives of KKL-JNF tell the story of generations of children who grew up here, even before the creation of the State, and shows how the landscapes and the shared life helped to shape an Israeli identity full of hope”.

“To date, Keren Kayemeth Leisrael-Jewish National Fund remains attached to these same values: rooting, community and a deep love for the land of Israel,” concluded Ovadia-Luski.