Richon Le Zion Collection

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Jewish Supernumerary
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Jewish Supernumerary Police guarding grape pickers. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Red grape
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Red grape juice flowing into strainer from where it is pumped. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Orange culture Richon-le-Zion Irrigating orange orchard
Orange culture at Richon-le-Zion, Irrigating in orange orchard. 1934, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 rabbi
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 The rabbi in charge, at the cellars, of details for ritual observance. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Orange culture Richon-le-Zion Modern method irrigation
Orange culture at Richon-le-Zion, Modern method of irrigation in orange orchard (underground piping). 1934, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Grape picker
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Grape picker, an old Yemenite. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Narrow guage
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Narrow guage trolleys carting away grape refuse from crusher. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Row
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Row of large wine barrels being filled with new wine (fermentation rooms). 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Grapes going
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Grapes going into the hopper for crushing. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Orange culture Richon-le-Zion Jewish supernumeraries
Orange culture at Richon-le-Zion, Jewish supernumeraries on guard in the orange groves. 1934, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Orange culture Richon-le-Zion Pruning grafted
Orange culture at Richon-le-Zion, Pruning grafted orange trees (onto lemon trunks or bitter oranges). 1934, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Dumping grapes
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Dumping grapes into the hopper for crushing & carting away refuse. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Close up
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Close up of some of the large hogs heads of wine. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Orange culture Richon-le-Zion Concrete water
Orange culture at Richon-le-Zion, Concrete water canals for irrigating. 1934, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Group
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Group of grape pickers (close up). 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

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Step back in time to the vintage activities of Richon-le-Zion in August 1939. This quaint town was bustling with life, as captured through these captivating snapshots. In one frame, we see a group of Jewish supernumeraries engaging in vintage activities. Their faces filled with joy and determination as they work together to accomplish their tasks. Another picture showcases the vibrant red grapes that adorned the vineyards during this season, promising a bountiful harvest. The orange culture thrived in Richon-le-Zion, evident from an image capturing workers irrigating the lush orange orchards. The modern method of irrigation ensured that every tree received its fair share of water, ensuring healthy and juicy oranges for all. A revered rabbi is also featured among these vintage scenes, his presence symbolizing the spiritual guidance sought by the community during those times. His wisdom and teachings provided solace amidst daily challenges faced by residents. As we delve deeper into these nostalgic photographs, we witness grape pickers meticulously selecting only the finest grapes for production. The narrow gauge railway served as a lifeline for transporting goods across town efficiently – a testament to human ingenuity even then. Rows upon rows of grapevines stretch endlessly under sunny skies; their fruits destined to become exquisite wines loved by many generations to come. Grapes being loaded onto wagons signify hard work paying off – a reward for laborious efforts put forth throughout each season. Not forgetting about orange culture's importance within Richon-le-Zion's heritage - Jewish supernumeraries are seen tending to grafted trees while pruning them with utmost care and precision. These skilled hands ensure that future yields will be nothing short of exceptional quality. Lastly, an image captures the dumping process where harvested grapes find their way into large containers before embarking on their journey towards winemaking excellence. These glimpses into Richon-le-Zion's past reveal not just historical moments frozen in time but also the indomitable spirit of a community deeply connected to their land.