Blessed be the Healer

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.