Masechet Bikurim - a special publication for Shavuot. The 1940s

Maschet Bikurim, stencil printing with illustrations, special publication for Shavuot, published by the "Center for Culture". Formulas for submission the Bikurim from different kibbutzim. c- 1946-7.

At the beginning of the booklet is an introduction in which the writer defines the essence of the festival of the first fruits as a "folk agricultural holiday" that requires expression in song and dance, and also details the planning of the stage for the holiday. For this purpose, two drawings appear, one for the stage and the other for the dance floor and the application of the branches. Following are illustrations of the costumes for participants in the play, the holiday process including decoration and arrangement of the wagons, the procession accompanied by the orchestra, the division of roles on the stage: "folk dances that are already common in the country are of a rural nature." The author uses the wording of the tender Bikurim of Sha'ar Amakim 1946, together with the version of Beit Zera, [1945], and the contents of the proclamation bring the version of Mishmar Ha'emek 1946.

Rare and unknown publication. Does not appear in the National Library.

[1], 33 p. Few stains at title page. fine condition.