Judaica / Zionism - United States - Leadership Medallion of the American Friends of the Hebrew University

Judaica / Zionism - United States - Leadership Medallion of the American Friends of the Hebrew University An impressive award medal issued by the “American Friends of the Hebrew University, ” presented in recognition of support and leadership on behalf of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Obverse: At center appears the emblem of the Hebrew University, surrounded by the inscriptions: “LEADERSHIP MEDALLION” and “AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY”. Reverse: An open book bearing the quotation: “The Advancement of Learning is the Highest Commandment” Maimonides Alongside appears the Hebrew text: "העיקר הוא השתעפק בלמד..." "רמב"ם" At the bottom is the engraved dedication: “Mrs. Victor Berenholz”. A meaningful Judaica educational medal combining the vision of Jewish scholarship with support for the Hebrew University and the advancement of Israeli culture and academic research.