United Jewish Appeal "For Jerusalem"

United Jewish Appeal "For Jerusalem"
Official Award Medal, 5736-1976

The United Jewish Appeal, a combination of several separate fundraising organizations, was set up in the United States in 1939. It grew into an organization with many achievements to its credit. It has distinguished itself by giving aid to Holocaust survivors, in helping to maintain communities in poor countries, in financing the rescue migration during the War of Independence, and mass immigration after the State was established. The United Jewish Appeal continues to be active in many areas of Jewish need throughout the world. Its income is divided by an agreed formula between Israel, the Joint and the Fund for social welfare activities of American Jewish communities. The United Jewish Appeal held its annual convention in Jerusalem in November 1976 in an effort to emphasize the ties existing between American Jews and Israel, its developments claiming the lion's share of their contributions.

Obverse: In the center an inscription forming the flame of a torch: 'This year in Jerusalem" in Hebrew and English. At the bottom of the rim, in English "United Jewish Appeal".

Reverse: In the center, a stylized form of the Tower of David. Above in Hebrew and below in English an inscription: "For Jerusalem's Sake I will not Rest" (from Isaiah 62:1)

Edge: The State emblem with the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. The dates: "November 1976" in English and "5736" in Hebrew. The silver medals bear "Silver 935" in Hebrew and "Silver" in English. On the gold medals, "G 916.6".

Serialization: All the medals are numbered. The bronze are numbered 3486, 1217 have been melted. Silver have been numbered 1282, 248 have been melted.

Designer: "Gare" Studio, U.S.A.

Engraving: Moshe Nov.

Mint: Hecht.