Judaica / Zionism - England, Pair of Community & Education Medals, Early-Mid 20th Century

Judaica / Zionism - England, Pair of Community & Education Medals, Early-Mid 20th Century A pair of historic medals from the Jewish community in Britain, both with original ribbons, awarded for religious education and communal youth service. These pieces reflect the rich institutional life of Anglo-Jewry in the 20th century. Medal 1 - Jewish Religious Education Board Awarded for Regular Attendance Obverse: An open Torah scroll flanked by laurel branches. In the center: AWARDED TO … FOR REGULAR ATTENDANCE Around: JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION BOARD. Reverse: A seven-branched Menorah, with the Hebrew inscription: “נר מצוה ותורה אור” (“A mitzvah is a lamp and Torah is light”). This medal was granted to Jewish pupils in British religious schools as recognition for consistent attendance in Jewish studies. Medal 2 - Jewish Lads’ Brigade Long Service Medal in Memory of Colonel Albert Goldsmid Obverse: Portrait of Colonel Albert E. W. Goldsmid, founder of the Jewish Lads’ Brigade. Inscription: MACCABEANS MEMORIAL TO COLONEL ALBERT GOLDSMID M.O. Reverse: A large Menorah above a small fortress - the emblem of the JLB. Inscription: FOR LONG SERVICE IN THE JEWISH LADS’ BRIGADE. The Jewish Lads’ Brigade, established in the late 19th century, served as a formative youth organization promoting Jewish identity, discipline and community involvement.