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Israel Today article for 75th Independence day on the use by Malka beers of Shamir posters on their labels. 21 April 2023
Towards Hanukkah 2022, Farkash Gallery in Jaffa are auctioning military posters; Five of them by the Shamir brothers. Prices range from 790 to more than 5000 dollars
David Sela presented on Channel 13 the mail poster " Post your festival greetings early" designed by the Shamir brothers in the early 1960s. He also used the poster as the header on his popular website "Nostalgia". September 2022
A collection of articles by Dr. Einat Wilf was published in the USA "Should everyone be Zionist". On the cover is a banknote by the Shamir brothers from 1958 and a portrait of Einat Wilf inspired by a Nahal soldier on the banknote.
In the Negev Holyland's 100th auction, the FDC designed by the Shamir brothers of the Negev stamp from 1950 is being offered. September 2022
At an auction at an event of the Israel Philatelic Federation five stamps designed by the Shamir brothers are offered for sale. August 2022 Update: At the sale on September 2, high prices were achieved
An article in Israel Today: "A lesson with respect" uses two JNF stamps on "Respect your teacher" designed by the Shamir brothers in 1953. July 2022
A poster exhibition from the Roni Duak collection was presented at Beit Hanna, Florentine, Tel Aviv. Inc works by the Shamir brothers, Otte Wallish, Franz Krauss, Yochanan Simon and Rudy Deutsch Dayan. May 2022
The editor of "Fri-Sat" of "Israel Today" chose a poster by the Shamir brothers to illustrate an article by Yair Nitzani on the deterioration of the status of the Hebrew language. Dec 2021
In the book "The Collection of the Century" on the Central Zionist Archive centenary the authors wrote about the Shamir brothers: "Their graphic work was integrated into the life of the country on the way and in the first decades of the country."
The Shamir poster "The Best for Pilots" opens Ofer Aderet's column in Haaretz in memory of the pilot Shabtai Gilboa, who modeled for the poster. "The designers, enlisted for the mission and Gilboa became famous overnight," Aderet writes. 11/2021
The pilot Shabtai Gilboa (87), who modeled for the poster "The Best for Pilots" 1962 by the Shamir brothers, passed away. Gilboa finished his service in the Air Force with the rank of colonel and moved to El Al as captain. Nov 2021
A Shamir brothers poster for the International Workers' Day 1952 appears in a traveling exhibition in schools about the status of women in the Land of Israel, November 2021
The "Good Words" exhibition by the Shenkar Center for Design Research will open at the Old City Museum in Jaffa on November 19. It will include five 1950s posters designed by the Shamir brothers.
" Post your holidays greetings early" - a poster, designed by the Shamir brothers for the Israel Post, appears in "Israel Today", half a page in the "70 Years After" section, edited by David Sela. Sep 2021
A 1938 poster by Shamir brothers for the Israeli maritime authority has recently been discovered.
The figures from the 1958 Shamir designed banknotes on the dining room wall of Kibbutz Ginosar
A souvenir album presented by the Shamir brothers to the Minister of Postal services, Mordechai Nurock, with stamps designed by them. Offered for sale by Kedem, July 2021
A new book edited by Yoram Shamir: "In Shamir brothers' Footsteps" - 47 stories with illustrations by Daria Moses. has been added to our website. July 2021
A Shamir brother poster on the occasion of the appearance of a new newspaper for new immigrants "Omer" [says] appears in David Sela's section in "Israel Today July 21

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State of Israel Emblem

The emblem of the State of Israel is a herald with a seven-branched candelabrum (menorah) in its centre which is flanked by olive branches and at the bottom the word "Israel". There are two main versions of the symbol: One includes the menorah, olive branches and the word "Israel" in gold on a deep blue background. In the other they appear white or silver/grey on a blue background. The first version is mainly used when the state symbol is displayed by itself. The second version is used on the President’s banner or when the symbol appears on small flags and buntings. On documents the symbol is often displayed in black and white (the menorah and other elements in white on black background). Various institutions display it as a 3D relief with no significant difference between the colours of the elements and the background.

The State Emblem was designed by the brothers Gabriel and Maxim Shamir. It was chosen from numerous proposals submitted to the Flag and Emblem Committee established by the Provisional State Council. The committee issued a tender calling on residents of the state to submit designs for a State Emblem. The tender detailed recommendations for elements to be included in the emblem. The committee reserved the right to discuss and review any proposal submitted.

The Committee received 450 proposals from 164 people. Three proposals were selected for further consideration: by Wallish and Strotski, by David and Schechter, and by the Shamir Brothers. The Wallish and Strotski proposal included a shield divided into two parts – in the largest lower part a seven-branched menorah design appeared in relief similar to the one on the Arch of Titus in Rome and at the top were the seven stars of Herzl. The Proposal by David and Schechter was based on a mosaic from the ancient synagogue in Jericho. The seven-branched menorah depicted in the mosaic stands on three legs (and not on a wide base as the one in the Arch of Titus, see below) on either side were a shofar and a lulav and below the inscription "Peace upon Israel" (from Psalm 125). In David and Schechter’s proposal the menorah appears in a design similar to that in the Jericho synagogue mosaic with Herzl's seven stars surrounding it on three sides. Underneath were an olive branch, an etrog, a lulav and a shofar and the motto: "Peace on Israel".

The original proposal by the Shamir Brothers had a shield with a modern schematic design of a seven-branched menorah in its centre. In their proposal Herzl's seven stars were arranged above the menorah in a line with the olive branches on either side. It is possible that the Shamir Brothers were influenced by a quote from the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah, Chapter IV) in which the angel shows the prophet " . . . and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof”. Shamir Brothers themselves did not mention in their proposal that the passage of Zechariah inspired their design. However, they did so in an interview given to the newspaper Ma'ariv on 16 February 1949 explaining their work in detail. Consequently, we do not know if it was a coincidence or a deliberate imaginary link.

The Committee decided that the Shamir Brothers proposal will form the basis for the state emblem but required some changes to their design. The modern design of the menorah did not seem appropriate to the members of the committee and they preferred the design that appears in the relief on the Arch of Titus. The relief depicts a procession of slaves and soldiers returning to Rome after the Roman victory over Judea and the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD. The use of the Roman relief was to mark the return of the Menorah to its original home. The use of olive branches was liked by Committee members and was preferred to the use of symbols such as a palm branch, a citron or a ram's horn as they sought to avoid the use of symbols of a religious nature. The inclusion of the olive branch as a symbol of peace seemed preferable to the use of the motto "Peace on Israel” but the committee requested to add the name "Israel" in Hebrew beneath the Menorah. Herzl's seven stars were eventually omitted from the final design.

The legal status of the emblem of the State of Israel under the law was enshrined in the Flag, Emblem and Anthem of the State Law, 1949 that was enacted on May 24, 1949

An amusing and critical article (in Hebrew) by Azriel Carlebach, editor of Ma'ariv, dated October 24, 1948, which refers to the early stage in the process of choosing the State emblem
“The Menorah the first Jewish symbol” Assaf Feller
“Oil lamp and olive branches” Daniela Santo-Gardos, Yoram E. Shamir, Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics.
“Emblem icon and semantics”, Galit Gaon, Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics
“Selecting a state emblem and flag - is not done every day”, Daniela Santo-Gardos, Yoram E. Shamir, Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics
“State Emblem after 62 years of statehood”, Aviv Moses, Elul - Communication Design
“Values of the Emblem in ritual and festival”, Ministry of Education, Youth and Social Administration, 2012 (The program deals with the state emblem, flag and anthem as well as fundamental questions – The role of Emblems and Ceremonies in society.
“The day before”, Eitan Haber, Yediot Aharonot, 24 hours, 2/10/2013
“A symbolic struggle”, Nir Hasson, Haaretz, 07/05/13
Excerpt from Yossi Rennert's talk on “Flags and Emblems” on Moshe Timor's "Personal Friday" radio program on Kol Israel (Reshet Bet) Saturday 09/26/2015
Eylon Gilad about the designs on the base of the State Emblem. Haaretz, May 2016
A 2 Feb 2017 item by The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation - Kan - "The story of the creation of the State Emblem" - (only partially accurate)
“The style is important, the Emblem less so”, Hadas Zohar, Entitled, 09/07/13

"Let us just remain friends", October 2023

No explanation needed, 25 September 2023

Yossi Lamel, 11.9.23, courtesy of the artist

Doctors strike, July 2023

Uri Fink, Maariv 26.7.23

24.7.23

Shilo 8.2.23

Unknown artist, Maariv (24.3.23)

Moran Sharir, Haaretz 12.3.23

Unknown artist, online, March 2023

At a demonstration in Tel Aviv, March 2023

The state emblem reflecting the political situation, March 2023

Tamar Shakin, the Democracy Theater, 18//2/2023

Arnon Avni 1977

"Government" TV channel 14 NOW. Jan 2023

Calcalist supplement cover, January 12, 2023.

An unknown artist, (23.12.2022)

Makor Rishon 16 December 2022

Elhanan Ben-Uri, from the artist's collection

Menorah song by Y.A. Modina, Maariv May 1978

Illustration for the article "Meet the entrepreneurs who step into the shoes of the state"

Detail from "The Next School Year" by Zeev, Haaretz, August 29, 1980

State - Police?

Zeev, Haaretz 5.5.89

Change of presidents, Shay Charke, Makor Rishon 9 July 2021

In the garden of the President's Residence Photo by Ruby Shamir, 18 Jan /2023

The outgoing president Rivlin hands over the Presidential flag to the new president Herzog, July 2021

This was seen near the Rabin memorial corner in the Tel Aviv municipality

Gloria Mundi (the Web)

Preparing for the opening of the Knesset session, November 2022

Preparing the Knesset for the opening of the new session of the parliament. 6 April 2021

Jonathan Popper, illustration for Amit Kling's article, 'How Israel Became a gaming power for Social Casino ", Calcalist 25.3.21

Symbolic renovation, Yediot Aharonot, 17/12/20

Tzila and Didi Manosi, Yedioth Ahronoth, 1990s

Local authorities elections the key to elections to the Knesset - Shlomo Cohen, 25/10/2018

"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" - What's at the Bottom of the state Emblem

Bibi elections - Shay Charka

Sharon Gazit, illustration for the article "The Voices of the Cheaters" by Navot Hermon, Para-Dox 16, March 2021

The Chief Rabbinate presents a new and uniform kosher

Michel Kishka, Bibi and Iran, blog and more, 14.7.2015

The stage used for announcements by the Prime Minister

The Movement for Quality Government

High school diploma - certificate

The emblem was probably prepared for a parade or state ceremony in the early years of 1949-50

1951 Parade

Independence day parade in Jerusalem, 1950.

Cover of a book by Oren Barak (2010) using the picture of the 1950 parade

The 71st Independence Day - the torch lighting ceremony

The 71st Independence Day: medals award ceremony to 120 IDF soldiers.

Silver plated metal case designed by David Heinz Gumbel. A replica of the original case in which the Declaration of Independence is kept

Shlomo Cohen, Facebook, 21.9.2020 "Traffic Light" approach

A cartoon by Michel Kishka relating to the declaration of intent for peace between Israel and the Emirates

An exchange of letters in April 1949 about the creation of displays of the State Emblem

An element from a cartoon by Michel Kishka on the subject of contempt for state symbols

A cartoon by Sharon Gazit about the melting possibility that Ganz will be appointed prime minister

Former President Katsav's appeal was denied. He will go to jail for seven years. Shlomo Cohen, Israel Today, 13.11.2011

Illustration by Zion Goel for an article on the Cannes Film Festival by Jackie Levy, Israel Today, 20/5/2011

A lecture by Yoram Shamir at the Ness Ziona Conference scheduled for September 24, 2020

Preliminary approval for cannabis personal use decriminalisation

The State Emblem

A short video about the national emblem designed by the Shamir brothers

This is how the State emblem was chosen

The original document that raised the need for the State emblem was discovered by Dr. Moshe Fuchs and Dr. Assaf Tarkatinsky in the State Archives

Tzachi Cohen, Calcalist, 26/05/2020

A video article in the Kan TV station from 2017 (in Hebrew).

Article

A sketch of the final version of the 1949 State Emblem

The sketch of the State Emblem signed by David Ben Gurion displayed at the La Menorah exhibition in the Vatican.

This is how the State Emblem and the Post Office came about - article by Herzl Hakak

A new community promotion Ministry was established, headed by Orly Levy-Abekasis, 14/5/2020

Invitation for design of Emblem and Flag

Draft design for State Emblem

Invitation for submissions

Notice to use the Titus Menorah on the Emblem

Ideas for State Emblem

Letter re: Shamir Proposals

Letter confirming choice of design for State Emblem

The "Fathers" of the new Israel State Emblem

40th meeting of The Provisional State Council

Official notice of the new State Emblem

The Yellow Stain - November 7, 2007 Israel Today

The state emblem carved of wood was found in the factory of Kibbutz Lavi who specializes in furniture for synagogues

A large metal emblem of the State of Israel

The State Emblem in gold

The thorn branches - September 11, 2007 Israel Today

An illustration by Arnon Avni for "Tamrurim". Al Hamishmar 22.4.1977.

Illustration by Itamar Daube for "Third Following One" by Sima Kadmon, Yedioth Ahronoth 13.12.19

Eran Volkowski's illustration

Legal Government, Ze'ev - Jacob Farkas, Haaretz, 6 November 1985

Untitled - President Carter and Prime Minister Begin, TIM, Dvar Hashavu'a, February 24, 1978

Porcupine, Ze'ev, Haaretz 5.9.2001

Untitled, Yoni Gerstein, Yated Ne'eman, 17 August 2003

"The New Antisemitism" , Haaretz 5.5.2002

The Menorah, marking the 9th of Av, Shlomo Cohen, "Israel Today" 12.8.2019

The People of Israel Celebrates 19 Years of Independence, Shmulik Katz, Al Hamishmar 14.5.1967

Graffiti, an unknown artist, from "Street Art in Israel", edited by Tali Nir, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, 2011

Zila Menussi cartoon for Uri Avnery's article on the government's decision on settlements, November 1968

Yediot Aharonot by Itamar Daube, 3.3.2019

Without Words, Shmuel Katz, Al Hamishmar, 1967

And we have no permission other than to think of them - the Jews of he Soviet Union

Guy Morag, Yediot Aharonot, 9 October 18

Be'ur Chametz, Shlomo Helmut Sawady, Haboker, 16.4.1965

Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers, Shlomo Cohen, Israel Today 17.4.2018

The Marker magazine cover, April 2018. Illustration: Itay Raveh

Untitled, Hadassah Ochanov, 3/2018

The French law? Good luck to all of us, Amit Brin, December 2017

The Second Knesset, a diagram by Adam Shlein, Yedioth Ahronoth 2.8.1951

State of Israel 1983, Zeev-Jacob Farkash, Ha'aretz, 21.7.1983 Courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Untitled, Mike-Meir Ronen, Yedioth Ahronoth, 1960s, Courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Untitled. Ze'ev Farkash, Ha'aretz, 2.4.1975

The idea of a banana republic is reflected in these two cartoons.

Independence Day poster 2007, at the artist Yossi Lemmel's own initiative

Untitled, Mike-Meir Ronen, Yedioth Ahronoth, June 17, 1986

Untitled, Mike-Meir Ronen, Yedioth Ahronoth, February 14, 1986

"It Happens" By Shmuel Gavish, 10.9.2017

A wood replica of the Israel State Emblem created at Kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar and placed on the roof of their Dining room each year for the celebration of the Day of Independence.

State Emblem - after nine months of birth

Titus Arch

Scroll of Fire sculptured by the artist Nathan Rapoport

A palmette Verrier pear tree at the Met Cloisters NY that somewhat resembles the shape of the State emblem.

Model of the Temple, including the menorah from the Arch of Titus

An invitation to opening of the La Menora exhibition at the Vatican Museum and the Jewish Museum in Rome

Who returned the Menorah to its rightful place?

Poster by Nachum Gutman for Keren Hayessod, 1932

An explanation (in Hebrew) from the book "Keren Hayessod is sowing - The Jewish people are reaping", edited by David Tartakover, Keren Hayessod 2010

Articles (in Hebrew) on the connection between the Menorah in Zechariah (Chapter II, 2-3) and the State emblem, January 2017

Standing on the podium

Article by Yael Maali

State Emblem

Artice on the selection of the emblem. Origin ??

Haolam Hazeh 22/4/1993 (Part - 1)

Haolam Hazeh 22/4/1993 (Part - 2)

An exact replica of the temple Menorah, April 2019

Two images from a new audiovisual show "The incarnation of a menorah", 2019

Yoram Shamir's lecture at the third Nes Ziona conference for the flag, symbol and anthem

From the book "Parashat HaShavua" by Fivel Meltzer, chapter "Trumah" Published by - Reshef The Meltzer Family, Second Edition, 2003

Prime Minister Netanyahu - during the war with Hamas, July 2014

Possible candidates of the presidential election - in 2014, Yedioth Aharonoth (Ynet) 09/05/14

Untitled, Mike-Meir Ronen, Yedioth Ahronoth 26.7.1986, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Proclamation on Purim, Zeev - Jacob Farkash, Ha'aretz 16.3.1973, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Untitled, Mike - Meir Ronen, Yedioth Ahronoth, 20.9.1974, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Who is more supreme? Shlomo Cohen, Israel Today 23/02/2017

Change, Arnon Avni, Al Hamishmar 20.05.1977, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Even a small miracle ... Mike - Meir Ronen, Yedioth Ahronoth, 12.2.1966

Illustration by Noa Snir in the article "Operation skirt" by Alon Hadar and Achi Abramov, Yediot Ahronot 30/12/16

Untitled, Guy Morad, Yediot Aharonot 19/12/16

Illustration by Eran Volkovsk, Haaretz 23.9.2016

"Eros" war. Zeev - Jacob Farkash, Haaretz 09.28.1972.

"Everyone is smart, everyone", Zeev - Jacob Farkash, Haaretz 02.23.1976"

Untitled, Zeev - Jacob Farkash, Haaretz 28.01.1976

Untitled, Zeev - Jacob Farkash, Haaretz 23.01.1976

Untitled Mike - Meir Ronnen, Yedioth Ahronoth, 20.9.1974, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Untitled Mike - Meir Ronnen, Yedioth Ahronoth, 18.5.1972, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Protest poster by Sany Arazi 2013. Relates to the Israeli Palestinian peace negotiations. Indicates f...... disregard to the peace in spite of the olive branches of its state emblem.

An illustration by Meir Ronnen for the article "Porky preoccupation" by Evelyn Abel, The Jerusalem Post, 3.8.1990

Birthday by Zeev - Jacob Farkash, Haaretz 23/4/1996, The 48th Independence Day the IDF fought like in 1948 - Operation "Grapes of Wrath" against Hezbollah's Katyusha rockets. Courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Untitled, Mike Meir Ronen, Yediot Ahronot, Date unknown, courtesy of the The Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Untitled, Ze'ev Jacob Farkash Haaretz 06/10/1987 MK Rabbi Meir Kahane, who swore allegiance to the State of Israel, is an American citizen who must also maintain allegiance to the US Courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics.

The National Cup 1983 / Ze'ev Jacob Farkash, Haaretz 06/05/1983, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Untitled Ze'ev - Farkash, 29.08.79 Ha'aretz, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Sara Netanyahu in the interrogation room - Drawing by Amos Biderman for the article article "Sara lo shara (Sara does not sing)" By Yossi Verter, Haaretz 01/01/16

Untitled, Mike-Mayer Ronen Yediot Ahronot 26.07.1986, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Cartoons and comics. The "Bus 300" affair - President Chaim Herzog provides amnesty to security service personnel who killed captured terrorists

On the 10th Independence Day / Jehoshua Adari 23/04/1958

Who is a Jew / Mike-Meir Ronnen, Yediot Ahronot, unknown date, courtesy of The Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics. Image of Dr. Yosef Burg, leader of the National Religious Party (NRP)

Untitled, Shlomo Cohen, Israel Today 05/11/15

Untitled Ze'ev - Jacob Farkas, Haaretz 01.04.1978, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

New president, shlomo cohen 2015

Shlomo Cohen, Israel Today

"Controlling Family" - a comedy on YES children's channel by Robbie Doanias. Photo: Ilanit Doanias, Haaretz / Gallery 11/24/14

"First our house" - reminiscent of the Israel Beitenu party.

Democracy, Shlomo Cohen, Israel Today 2015

Untitled, Ze'ev Farkash, Haaretz 04/03/1970

Independence Day, Ze'ev - Jacob Farkas, Haaretz 11/05/1970 courtesy of Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics, Holon

Joseph Ross 1949

The Law, Mike (Meir Ronnen), Yedioth Ahronoth 14/02/86. Courtesy of Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics, Holon

Untitled, Mike (Meir Ronnen), Yediot Aharonot 19/06/1986. Courtesy of Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics, Holon

Cartoon The Biometric Database

Untitled, Mike (Meir Ronnen), Yediot Aharonot 27/7/1983, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics, Holon

Ezer Weizman, President / Shlomo Cohen, Ha'olam Haze 17.03.1993

Untitled, Mike - Meir Ronen, Yediot Ahronot 06/01/1992, courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Without words, Mike - Meir Ronen, Yediot Ahronot 04/09/1987, Courtesy of the Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics

Shalom Haver, Shlomo Cohen, Yediot Ahronot, 2013, courtesy of Shankar Institute for Research and Documentation of graphics in Israel

Don Zelicha by Shlomo Cohen, Israel Today 22/08/2007

Yitzhak Rabin nominated as prime minister, Ze'ev (Jacob Farkas) 1974, courtesy of the Israel Cartoon Museum, Holon

Yitzhak Rabin, the defense minister, faced with budget cuts to his ministry, Ze'ev (Jacob Farkas) 1984, courtesy of the Israel Cartoon Museum, Holon

Yitzhak Rabin, the Prime Minister, faced on the one hand in front of US President Gerald Ford and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and on the other hand by Arab leaders, Ze'ev (Jacob Farkas) 1974, courtesy of the Israel Cartoon Museum, Holon

Benjamin Netanyahu: I'm a plumber, is there something to fix? Ze'ev (Jacob Farkas) 2000, courtesy of the Israel Cartoon Museum, Holon

"The Menorah of Israel in Jerusalem" - a caricature by Joseph Ross, December 1949, courtesy of Gideon Ross

Noa Osterreicher 2014

The new President, Reuven (Ruby) Rivlin. Cartoonist Shay Charka. Exhibition "crossed the Rubicon", Tel Aviv Animix Festival, 6-9.8.14

In memory of the three boys who were murdered Illustrator: Shlomo Cohen. Appeared in Israel Today, July 2014 Sent by Danielle Gardos-Santo, the daughter of renowned cartoonist Dosh

Free Yigal Shalit - cartoon by Guy Morad was published on 13.5.2011 in Yediot Aharonot

Memorial Day cartoon in the newspaper "Israel Today", Shlomo Cohen, 2014

Foreign Ministry strike - workers closed all Israeli embassies around the world. The cartoon appeared on 26.3.14 in "Israel Today". Artist Shlomo Cohen