This rare newsreel collection, shot by Israeli film pioneer, Nathan Axelrod chronicles the establishing and subsequent development of Jewish communities in the land. The 450 newsreels include the Moledet Reels and The Carmel Reels; both of which, combined, paint a broad picture of local Jewish communities from the days of British Mandatory Palestine, all the way to Israel’s tenth year. Axelrod captured an assortment of public figures and community members, the local arts and culture scene, and everyday life; ultimately, putting together a gripping mosaic that showcases the Zionist Movement’s tumultuous years in Palestine/Israel. What is more, the collection also features full-length films directed by Axelrod, several addendums covering various historical topics and footage which Axelrod had cut out his original newsreels and finished films. This is, without a doubt, one of the most important, precious film collections of the 20th century. As such, it continues to function as a rich and at times, surprising source of information for scholars, filmmakers, students, museums, various organisations, etc.

The collection of Natan Axelrod’s diaries was purchased by the State of Israel and housed in the Israel Film Archive at the initiative of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, as part of the digitization reform and the “Landmarks” program. The Israel Film Archive is responsible for the management of the collection, its scientific preservation and its accessibility to the public.

Newsreels

.Moledet [034]: Allenby St

Directed by Nathan Axelrod
מולדת [034]: רחוב אלנבי

1 min.

Newsreels

.Moledet [035]: Allenby St

Directed by Nathan Axelrod
מולדת [035]: רחוב אלנבי

1 min.

Newsreels

.Moledet [054]: Herzel St

Directed by Nathan Axelrod
מולדת [054]: רחוב הרצל

1 min.

Newsreels

Appendix 007: Reading Power Station (1936)

Directed by Nathan Axelrod, 1936
בניית תחנת הכח רדינג בתל אביב

24 min.

Newsreels

Appendix 012: The Black Sabbath, 1946

Directed by Nathan Axelrod, 1946
השבת השחורה

1 min.

Newsreels

Appendix [002]: Dizengoff Film (Ver. 1)

Directed by Nathan Axelrod
אסופה לזכרו של מאיר דיזנגוף

9 min.

Newsreels

Carmel Misc. Dramatization Of Rambam's Bones Bei

Directed by Nathan Axelrod
סיפור הבאת עצמות הרמב"ם לקבורה בטבריה

10 min.

Newsreels

Carmel Newsreel I- 209, February 11, 1940

Directed by Nathan Axelrod, 1940
יומן כרמל I-209, מיום 11 בפברואר, 1940

2 min.

Newsreels

Carmel Newsreel I- 214, April 6, 1940

Directed by Nathan Axelrod, 1940
יומן כרמל I-214, מיום 6 באפריל, 1940

4 min.

Newsreels

Carmel Newsreel I-001, January 1935

Directed by Nathan Axelrod, 1935
יומן כרמל I-001, ינואר 1935

5 min.

Newsreels

Carmel Newsreel I-002, March 1935

Directed by Nathan Axelrod, 1935
יומן כרמל I-002, מרץ 1935

18 min.

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