Israel - Rabbi Aryeh Levin "Father of the Prisoners" - State Medal 2005 - Silver 925, 62g (approx. 57.35g pure ...

Israel - Rabbi Aryeh Levin "Father of the Prisoners" - State Medal 2005 - Silver 925, 62g (approx. 57.35g pure silver, 1.84 oz) - In a Rigid Folder with Stamp An Israel State Medal issued in 2005 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Rabbi Aryeh Levin and 100 years since his immigration to the Land of Israel. Rabbi Levin became known as the "Father of the Prisoners" for his devoted support of imprisoned Jewish underground members during the British Mandate, whom he regularly visited, encouraged and accompanied during their most difficult moments. The medal forms part of the Personalities in Jewish Heritage series. Obverse: A portrait of Rabbi Aryeh Levin wearing a hat and glasses. His name appears in Hebrew and English, together with the inscriptions "אבי האסירים", "איש צדיק היה" and A TZADDIK IN OUR TIME. A barred window above the inscription alludes to his work among prisoners. Reverse: Rabbi Aryeh Levin's hands clasp the hand of a prisoner through the bars of a prison cell. A Jerusalem alley is depicted in the background. The Hebrew inscription "ישועת ה' כהרף עין..." appears above, accompanied by the Rabbi's signature. Around the lower border is a quotation attributed to President Chaim Herzog describing him as a true tzaddik. Designed by Aharon Shevo. Struck in .925 silver, weighing 62 grams and containing approximately 57.35 grams of pure silver, equivalent to approximately 1.84 ounces. Diameter 50 mm. Mintage of 800 medals. Presented in a rigid folder issued jointly by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation and the Israel Postal Authority, complete with a commemorative stamp and bilingual certificate.