Israel Teachers Union, 75th Anniversary

75th Anniversary of the Israel Teachers' Union
Official Award Medal, 5738-1978

The Teachers' Union originated as the Organization of Hebrew Teachers in Palestine which was founded in Zichron Ya'akov in 1903. The organization created the first curriculum for elementary schools and remained, for many years, the sole institution dealing with the entire gamut of problems concerning Hebrew education in the country.
In the course of years, many of the functions of the Teachers Union have been transferred to the National Educational Authorities and to the Ministry of Education after the establishment of the State. Nevertheless, the Teachers' Union, in addition to its concern with the professional problems of those engaged in teaching, continues to care for post graduate studies for teachers, the publishing of texts on education, etc.

Obverse
In the centre, an open book and, on it, the citation: "But thine eyes shall see thy teachers", Isaiah 30:20. The English translation appears on the rim to the left. Above, the figure "75" above a small open book.

Reverse
A stylized figure "75" covering the entire surface. Above, an inscription "Israel Teachers Union'' and below, "5663-5738". On the rim, the name of the organization in English and the dates "1903-1978".

Edge
The emblem of the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation and its initials in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear "Silver 935" in Hebrew and "Sterling" in English.

Serialization
All the medals have been numbered. Bronze - numbered 1946, 440 melted. Silver - numbered 3005, 764 melted.

Designer:
Ya'akov Anidi.

Engraving:
Kretschmer.

Mint
Bronze - Kretschmer.
Silver - Israel Government Mint, Jerusalem.