Israel - “Together to the Light” Medal - 16th Maccabiah - 2001 - Silver 925, 49g (approx. 45.1g pure silver, 1.45 ...

Israel - “Together to the Light” Medal - 16th Maccabiah - 2001 - Silver 925, 49g (approx. 45.1g pure silver, 1.45 oz), 50 mm Official medal issued for the 16th Maccabiah Games held in Israel in 2001 - the world’s largest Jewish sporting event, bringing together Jewish athletes from around the globe in a spirit of unity, Jewish identity, and Zionism. Founded in 1932, the Maccabiah symbolizes the connection between the State of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, combining athletic achievement with cultural and national gathering. Obverse: Abstract design of a dynamic human figure over a geometric Star of David. Around the rim appears the inscription “16th Maccabiah - Israel 2001” in Hebrew and English. Reverse: Stylized dove of peace together with moving athlete figures and the inscriptions “Together to the Light” and “יחד אל האור”.