Judaica / Zionism - Hungary, OMZSA Relief Organization Medal, 1940

Judaica / Zionism - Hungary, OMZSA Relief Organization Medal, 1940 Bronze medal issued in Hungary in 1940 by the Jewish relief organization OMZSA. The organization played a central role in supporting Hungarian Jewry during the late 1930s and early 1940s, providing aid to the poor, refugees, the displaced, and children during a period of increasing anti Jewish legislation and persecution. The medal was awarded to donors who fulfilled their annual contribution to the organization. Obverse: Artistic relief of a woman and child looking upward in hope, symbolizing faith and mutual support in a time of crisis. The artist’s signature appears on the right: OSTYASSY. Reverse: At the top appear the Tablets of the Law. Beneath them is the inscription OMZSA. To the right is engraved: "Dr Scher Laszlo Rabbi" along with the Hebrew year 5700. A Hungarian inscription around the rim notes the completion of the owner's donation obligation. At the bottom appear the dates: 1942 VIII 1 - 1943 XI 15 and two Stars of David. About Dr. Scher László: Dr. Scher László was a prominent Hungarian rabbi and educator in the period between the two World Wars. He was known for his social engagement and his leadership within Jewish welfare systems, particularly through OMZSA. In addition to his rabbinical training, he held a doctoral degree and contributed significantly to modern Jewish education in Budapest and other communities. His name appears on the medal as recognition of his central role in overseeing or guiding OMZSA’s donor programs. Weight: 227 grams Dimensions: 73 mm