This is an authentic Jewish National Fund (JNF) Blue Box, also known as a tzedakah box or pushke. This specific model features a beautiful wrap-around graphic that balances modern branding with historical tribute. One side displays the "Story of the Blue Box," tracing its origins to Theodor Herzl’s hat at the Fifth Zionist Congress in 1901. Another panel features a vintage-style illustration of a pioneer against a sunburst background, celebrating the organization’s long history of land development and forestry in Israel.

The tin is designed with a coin slot on top and a large circular removable plug on the bottom for easy emptying. It serves as both a functional charity box for tzedakah and a meaningful piece of Judaica for display.

Origin: United States / Israel (JNF-USA)

Age: Contemporary (c. 2005–2020)

Material: Lithographed Tin

Condition: Excellent condition with minor shelf wear. The lithography is bright and crisp. The bottom plug is present and fits securely. (See photos for exact condition).

Reference

Book Title: The Blue Box

Author: Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) / Specific historical context found in "The Blue Box - KKL-JNF" (Official Centennial Records).

Page/Context: While modern tins are often distributed as promotional items, the iconography used on this tin—specifically the pioneer with the pickaxe—is a direct reference to the "Phoenix Tree Box" series and early 1930s "New Box" maps discussed in JNF historical archives regarding the evolution of the Pushke.

Item dimensions: 5.5" tall × 3.5" wide × 1.75" deep  

Weight of item: 2.9 oz

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