Judaica / USA - “Beth Israel Hospital” Medals - Newark, New Jersey - 1928

Judaica / USA - “Beth Israel Hospital” Medals - Newark, New Jersey - 1928 A large and impressive bronze medal issued for the dedication of the new Beth Israel Hospital building in Newark, New Jersey, February 1928 — one of the major Jewish medical institutions in the United States. The obverse features a detailed depiction of the hospital complex with a Star of David above, containing the Hebrew word “Shada-i” (God's name). Below appears the inscription: BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL - NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 1928 The reverse presents an artistic allegory showing a seated woman offering a cup to a kneeling man, accompanied by a Hebrew phrase that translates to “Love of mankind is healing” - representing compassion as the heart of medicine. The medal was likely awarded or presented to donors and dignitaries at the hospital’s opening ceremony. Left: Weight: 640 g Diameter: 115 mm Right: Weight: 140 g Diameter: 73 mm