Medal - Sabbath
Features
| Location |
Israel
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Israel Government Coins and medals Corp. |
| Period |
State of Israel (1948-date)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Event medals |
| Year | 1990 |
| Composition | Silver (.935) |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 538710 |
| References | ICMC# 25187372 Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com) |
Commemorative issue
Sabbath
Series: Jewish Tradition & Culture
Obverse
The Hebrew inscription "Shabbat Shalom" surrounded by symbols of the Sabbath: two lit candles, a kiddush cup, and the Challa, a braided bread. In the lower margin, the words "shabbath shalom"
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
שבת
שלום
shabbath shalom
Engraver: Kretschmer (קריצ'מר)
Designers: Galia Eisen (גליה איזן), Ethan Aizan
Reverse
A gateway formed by two candles and the word "Shabbat" in Hebrew letters between them, signifying the entrance of the Sabbath. Concentric rings emanating from the candles symbolize the six secular days of the week. The Tablets of the Law in the background. The Hebrew words "remember the Sabbath and keep it holy".
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
שמור את יום השבת לקדשו
ש
ב
ת
Engraver: Kretschmer (קריצ'מר)
Designer: Dror Ben-Dov (דרור בן דב)
Edge
State emblem with the words "STATE OF ISRAEL' in Hebrew and English with serial number. Silver medal - "SILVER 935" in Hebrew and English.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL מדינת ישראל STERLING 935 כסף
Mint
Government Printer - Israel Mint, Tel Aviv, IsraelComments
Consecrating one day of the week for rest was intended to uplift man to a more spiritual existence and remove him from the toil and concerns of daily life. The Sabbath unites Jews everywhere and draws together members of every Jewish community. This special day is characterized by festivity and family. Rest from work is absolute and applies to one's servants and even to animals: "...but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God, thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor the stranger that is within thy gates" (Exodus 20:10). On Sabbath eve, the women light and bless the candles. The festive meal is accompanied by prayer and song.
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Actual silver weight: 0.782 oz
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