Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal of the Scholem Aleichem Jewish Society, Corrientes 1926

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Medal of the Scholem Aleichem Jewish Society, Corrientes 1926 Silver / silvered medal issued in 1926 in Corrientes, Argentina, to commemorate the laying of the cornerstone for the social building of the Scholem Aleichem Jewish Society (Sociedad Israelita Scholem Alejem). The obverse features an allegorical scene: a standing woman symbolizing enlightenment and culture, beside a seated mother and child, and a man studying - representing education, family, and tradition. The inscription reads: “SCHOLEM ALEJEM (SOCIEDAD ISRAELITA) CORRIENTES 8 DE JULIO DE 1926” Translation: Scholem Aleichem (Jewish Society), Corrientes, July 8, 1926. The reverse bears a Star of David and the inscription: “COLOCACION DE LA PIEDRA FUNDAMENTAL DEL EDIFICIO SOCIAL” Translation: Laying of the cornerstone of the social building. It also lists the names of the dignitaries present: Dr. Benjamín S. Gonzalez - Governor of Corrientes Miss Flora Gutinsky - Sponsor José Oden - President of the Society This medal commemorates the cultural and social life of the Jewish community in Corrientes and the influence of the writer Sholem Aleichem, symbolizing Jewish values of education, equality, and culture. Material: Silver / Silvered Weight: 14.48g Diameter: 32g