Blessed be the Healer

15.0 mm, 1.5 g, Silver/999

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25099155
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Issuing Year 1994
Material Silver
Fineness 999
Weight 1.5 g
Diameter 15.0 mm
Design Zvi Narkiss

Blessed be the Healer
State Medal, 5744-1984

The tradition of visiting the sick has its roots both in the Bible and in the Talmud. It is a Jewish custom on seeing a friend who has recovered from a sickness to recite the blessing: "Blessed be the Healer of the sick".

Obverse: In the center, a stylized design of the sun shining as a symbol of righteousness and healing, and a young branch expressing growth and freshness. On the rim, the verse in Hebrew and English, "and thy health shall spring forth speedily" (Isaiah 58:8).

Reverse: The blessing recited by every Jew on seeing a friend who has recovered from an illness: "Blessed be the Healer of the sick" in Hebrew and English.

Edge: Gold medals - milled. Silver and bronze medals - the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English, the emblem of the State of Israel and a serial number.

Serialization: All the medals are numbered

Designer: Zvi Narkiss

Engraving: Tidhar Dagan

Mint: Gold and Bronze - Hecht Silver - The Government Mint, Jerusalem.

Issue Name: Blessed be the Healer

Series Name: Congratulations


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Issuing Year Material Weight Issue Price
35099149 14.0 mm 1994 Gold/585 2.05 g x
35099123 12.5 mm 1994 Gold/585 1 g x
35099181 18.0 mm 1984 Gold/750 4.4 g 10,965 IS
25099155 15.0 mm 1994 Silver/999 1.5 g x
25099341 34.0 mm 1984 Silver/935 22 g 2,825 IS
15099593 59.0 mm 1984 Bronze Tombac 98 g 835 IS