30-December... Establishment of Diplomatic relations between Israel and Holy See...

 

The Diplomatic relations between Israel and the Holy See were established on this day (30-dec) in 1993... 

The Diplomatic relationship signifies a bridge between the Jewish state and the spiritual center of the Catholic Church...  This engagement revolves around dialogue, addressing common concerns, and fostering understanding on global issues...

While rooted in religious history, the diplomatic ties extend beyond theological matters, encompassing shared interests and regional stability...  The relationship reflects a commitment to peaceful coexistence in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape...

The Israel and Vatican Postal Administration commemorated the 25 years of Bilateral Diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the Holy See with the release of a Joint postage stamp in 2019...  The stamp features St.Peter's Church, and Synagogue at Capernaum, Israel...  It symbolizes the unique relations and interactions between Judaism and Christianity...

This stamp can be collected under the following themes: 

(a) Religion...

(b) Christianity / Judaism...

(c) Ancient buildings / monuments / architecture...

(d) Joint Stamp Issues...

(e) Round shaped stamps / Circular stamps...

(f) Flags...

(g) Anniversaries / Jubilees...

1-December... Death anniversary of David Ben-Gurion...

David Ben-Gurion, the visionary leader instrumental in laying the early foundations of the modern state of Israel was remembered on this day (1-dec)...

David Ben-Gurion, as a key figure in the Zionist movement, he tirelessly advocated for a Jewish homeland...  Twice served as the Prime Minister of Israel, Ben-Gurion was known for his pragmatic and determined leadership, who led the country through challenging times, including the War of Independence...

A driving force in building Israel's defense capabilities, David Ben-Gurion was honored by Israeli Postal Administration with the release of a 0.25 Israeli lira postage stamp in 1974... 

The text in Hebrew on the stamp translates to... 

              (דוד בן גוריון) - David Ben-Gurion

              (ישראל) - Israel

This stamp can be collected under the following themes: 

(a) Head of State / Prime Minister...

(b) Politicians...

(c) Anniversaries / Jubilees...

(d) Multi-lingual stamps...

2-November... Proclamation of Balfour Declaration...

 

The British endorsement for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, the Balfour Declaration was crafted on this day (2-nov) in 1917...

Representing a pivotal moment in history, the declaration was conveyed by Arthur Balfour, then the British Foreign Secretary to Zionist aspirations...  The declaration set in motion a series of events that eventually contributed to the creation of the State of Israel in 1948...

However, it also sparked tensions and conflicts in the region due to conflicting national interests and claims...

Israeli Postal Administration celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Balfour Declaration with the release of a 5 Israeli new shekel postage stamp in 2017... 

The text in Hebrew and Arabic on the stamp translates to... 

              (מאה שנה להצהרת ברפור) - 100 years of Balfour Declaration

              (100 عام على وعد بلفور) - 100 years of Balfour Declaration

The stamp tab features images of Arthur Balfour, the British Foreign Secretary on the right and Chaim Weizmann, the Israeli statesman on the left...

This stamp can be collected under the themes: 

(a) Diplomacy...

(b) Politics...

(c) Text of declaration...

(d) Anniversaries / Jubilees...

(e) Stamps with Tab / Margin text...

(f) Multi-lingual stamps...