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	Tombac
Weight	98 g
Diameter	59 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 538711
References	ICMC# 15187590 Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com)

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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. Bronze/tombac medal - "BRONZE" in Hebrew and English;

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL מדינת ישראל

Mint

Kretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, Israel

Comments

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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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (1990)

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