Bnei-Beraq

Bnei - Beraq
Official award medal, 5721-1961

Following the destruction of the Second Commonwealth, Bnei-Beraq became known as a center for Torah study. Earlier, in the Bible, the name is mentioned as a city in the tribal territory of Dan. (Joshua 19:45). Modern Bnai-Beraq was founded by Hassidim who came from Poland in 1924. It became famous for its religious institutions and its yeshivot, such as Ponoviez and the yeshivah named after the "Chazon Ish". In the course of time many factories and shops were set up in Bnei-Beraq and in 1949 it achieved municipal status.

Obverse: Above to the left, the State emblem and underneath the verse: "And Jehud and Bnei Beraq and Gath-Rimmon" (Joshua 19). To the right, a branch with leaves and the English translation of the verse from Joshua.

Reverse: Above, in Hebrew, the inscription "Municipality of Bnei Beraq". Underneath, the English translation of the inscription. In the center, the Municipal Coat of Arms. Graduated ridges to the right and to the left.

Edge: The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.

Designer: Joseph Bass.

Engraving: Kretschmer.

Mint: Kretschmer.