B'nai B'rith Convention

B'nai B'rith Convention
Official Award Medal, 5725-1956

Brotherhood, Unity, Charity, Peace, Truth, Light and Righteousness are the seven principles of the B'nai B'rith, one of the largest and oldest volunteer organizations in the world. Since its establishment, this Jewish organization has worked for a better world, a better life, peace and democracy. Since 1843 B'nai B'rith has defended human rights and fought hatred and bigotry. Its youth organizations teach moral and ethical values at over 400 college campuses around the world. The Land of Israel and People of Israel, Jewish unity and security, and perpetuation of Jewish culture and tradition have always been B'nai B'rith's highest priorities.

In 1888 a B'nai B'rith Lodge was formed in Jerusalem with Its official language, Hebrew. B'nai B'rith opened the first Hebrew kindergarten in Israel.

Obverse
A Menorah - the seven-branched candelabrum - the B'nai B'rith emblem, from which emanate the seven principles of the organization (in Hebrew) surrounded by the inscription "World Convention of B'nai B'rith, 21-25 lyar, 5725". Around the border, in raised letters: "B'nai B'rith Triennial Convention Israel May 23-27, 1965" in English.

Reverse
The Israel State Emblem, below it in English in raised letters, "Presented by the Minister of Tourism to ... delegate to the B'nai B'rith Convention".

Edge
The Israel State Emblem and words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.

Designer:
Rothschild and Lippman ("Roli").

Engraving:
Kretschmer.

Mint
2149 medals - Kretschmer.
2963 medals - Hecht.