Israel - Pair of “Museum of the Jewish Diaspora” Medals 1978 - Silver .935, 39.03g Gross Weight, Approximately ...

Israel - Pair of “Museum of the Jewish Diaspora” Medals 1978 - Silver .935, 39.03g Gross Weight, Approximately 36.1g Pure Silver (1.16 oz), 45 mm and Bronze Pair of official Israeli State medals issued in 1978 to commemorate the inauguration of the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora (Beit Hatfutsot) at Tel Aviv University. The lot includes one silver medal and one matching bronze medal. The Museum of the Jewish Diaspora was inaugurated on May 15, 1978, as part of the celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the State of Israel. The museum was established to preserve and present the history of Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora and to emphasize the enduring connection between Israel and world Jewry. Obverse: A seven-branched menorah combined with a globe symbolizes the bond between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. The scattered Stars of David represent Jewish communities around the world. At the bottom appears the biblical verse: “And I will gather them from the coasts of the earth - Jeremiah 31:8” Along the rim appears the English translation of the verse: “I WILL GATHER THEM FROM THE COASTS OF THE EARTH” Reverse: The emblem of the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora in Hebrew and English: “museum of the jewish diaspora”