Ultraquirky Tapestries

Photo of evening primroses near the entrance to the city of Maale Adumim, Israel.

Photo of an instructor showing a woman how to abseil at the Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon) in Israel. Rappelling at the Ramon Nature Reserve is very popular.

Pomegranate juice anyone? Photo of a juice stand in the artists colony, Old Jewish Quarter on Alkabetz Street, Safed (Tzfat), Israel.

“Reading, Writing, GPT-5, Arithmetic.” Show your quirky sense of humor. and let everyone know you’re on board for a time when the “three Rs” will be replaced by “two Rs and GPT-5.”

“Ask Me About My NFTs.” This is your chance to tell everyone about your skill and enthusiasm for non-fungible token investing.

“We have already been housed, now we will house them. Buy the immigrant housing loan bond immediately.” (Hebrew.) Circa 1949, published by Amidar, the National Society for Housing Immigrants in Israel. Designed by Gerd Rothschild. Public domain, via PPPA.

“Summon the Genie of the Jaffa to guard your health!” Poster promoting Israel’s Jaffa oranges, circa 1925, designer unknown. Public domain, via PPPA.

Photo of buildings and the seaport in Haifa, Israel.

A settler of Kfar Shmaryahu, Israel, with his banana crop. Black and white photo taken 1 April 1940 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“A nation reborn on its ancestral soil.” Circa 1940. Published by the Jewish National Fund in the United States. Designed by Otte Wallish, Ernst Mechner, Public domain, via PPPA.

Mordechai Aloni, a member of Kibbutz Gan Shmuel, in the uniform of the British Army Jewish Settlements Police (Haganah,) guarding members working in a field. Black and white photo taken 11 June 1938 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“Israel, 1946.” Vintage travel poster of a town and a large sabra cactus. Designed by Steven Ir-Sahi. Public domain, via PPPA.

“Ethrogim from Erez Israel.” Poster promoting Israel’s etrogs (yellow citron fruit) for the Sukkot holiday, 1935. Designed by Meir Gur-Arieh. Public domain, via PPPA.

“The seven-fold blessed land of Israel awaits redemption by the people of Israel through the Jewish National Fund.” Deuteronomy 8:8. Poster, circa 1935, by Franz Krausz. Public domain, via PPPA.

“Ask Me About My NFTs.” This is your chance to tell everyone about your skill and enthusiasm for non-fungible token investing.

“Impressive Compartmentalization.” Homage to an excellent tech nostalgia novel.

“We are all for the sake of immigration and absorption.” (Translated from Hebrew.) Poster calling on the public to work to encourage immigration and absorption of the new arrivals. Published 1 January, 1940, by the WZO. Israel Government Press Office, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

“Cyber Sec Tech. To Protect and To Serve.” Are you a cyber security warrior in need of branding? Find the perfect security analyst “uniform” and gear. Spiff up your image and celebrate your sense of humor.

“Web3.” It is often described as “dynamic” and “vibrant,” a tool that removes friction and middlemen. Let everyone know you’re on board with Web3…potentially…the “next big thing.”

“Tenacity loading…” Start your day with the inspiration to persevere. Let everyone know you have true grit and the will to succeed.

“The Land of Israel (Hebrew.) The Country of Our Future.” Poster promoting immigration, designed by Franz Krausz, 1934. Public domain, via PPPA.

“Youth for Settlement Strongholds. Keren Hayesod Jewish Youth Project.” Circa 1946, published by Moriah Press, Jerusalem. Designed by Zvi Berger. Public domain, via PPPA.

Seamless pattern in bright and subtle shades of magenta. Red, blue, and yellow accents.

“Web3.” It is often described as “dynamic” and “vibrant,” a tool that removes friction and middlemen. Let everyone know you’re on board with Web3…potentially…the “next big thing.”

“Happy Sukkot” (English, Hebrew.) Israel. A man standing in the doorway of a sukkah. Black and white photo taken in 1937 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain. Colorized.

“Cruciferously Delicious.” Remind everyone to eat more cruciferous veggies. Cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and broccoli—low carb and totally tasty.

“Gig Economy Professional.” Dress like a gig pro. Fashion and décor for gig workers and side hustlers. Remind your customers about the all-important five-star rating.

“Sorry to cut this short, I’m needed on planet Xenon.” Ever get up in the morning and know you’ve “had enough”? Share a giggle with those around you, and have a nice trip.

“Youth for Settlement Strongholds. Keren Hayesod Jewish Youth Project.” (Hebrew, “HaNo’ar LeMa’an Yishuvey Mishlat, Keren Hayesod, the Jewish Youth Project.”) Circa 1946, published by Moriah Press, Jerusalem. Designed by Zvi Berger. Public domain, via PPPA.

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“Nanotechnology.” Are you dedicated to the idea that good things come in small packages? Here’s an easy way to explain nanotechnology and share your enthusiasm for the science of smallness.

David Ben-Gurion (left), Ze’ev Scherf (standing), Peretz Bernstein (center) signing Israel’s Declaration of Independence, A. Rivkind, Moshe Sharett (right). Black and white photo taken May 14, 1948 by Frank Scherschel, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“Calling a problem an issue does not make it less problematic.” Problem solving works better with a bit of reality therapy and a sharper focus. Let everyone know you are ready to be a “solver.”

“I’m Fine. How Are You?” Let everyone know you still have your sense of humor. Keep up your positivity and keep laughing.

Abstract interpretation of a cityscape at night.

“Cognitively Unavailable.” Do you feel overwhelmed, forgetful, out of focus, confused? Chill out and show your quirky sense of humor.