Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Pair of Medals for the Inauguration of the “Gran Templo Israelita” in Buenos Aires ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina, Pair of Medals for the Inauguration of the “Gran Templo Israelita” in Buenos Aires, 1927 and 1930 Pair of silver medals commemorating the inauguration of the “Gran Templo Israelita” (Great Jewish Temple) in Buenos Aires, an impressive building that became a key religious and cultural center for the Ashkenazi Jewish community. The obverse of each medal depicts the façade of the synagogue, featuring twin towers and a grand central entrance — an architectural symbol of the growing presence and confidence of Jewish life in Argentina. The reverse inscriptions read: “INAUGURACIÓN DEL ‘GRAN TEMPLO’ ISRAELITA - B. AIRES”, with two different dates: 25.9.1927 27.4.1930 Translated as: Inauguration of the Great Jewish Temple - Buenos Aires. The two medals likely correspond to different stages of the synagogue’s opening — the first marking its initial dedication, and the second celebrating its full completion. Material: Silver Right: Weight: 9.030 g Diameter: 28 mm Left: Weight: 8.383 g Diameter: 28 mm