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Medal - Simchat Torah
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 1994 |
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| Composition | Gold (.750) |
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| Obverse description | Two open Torah scrolls depicted in high relief dominate the field, their parchment columns rendered in fine detail. Hebrew text inscribed on the scrolls reads 'Bereshit' (Genesis) and 'before all Israel', referencing the annual cycle of Torah readings. The bilingual legend 'שמחת תורה SIMCHAT TORAH' curves along the upper circumference in Hebrew and Latin characters. |
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| Obverse script | Hebrew, Latin |
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| Reverse description | A bearded congregant in traditional dress is shown in relief embracing a Torah scroll, positioned before an open Ark containing three decorated Torah scrolls with ornamental finials. The Hebrew legend 'תורתך שעשעי' ('Your Torah is my delight') appears in the left field, while the lower portion of the field depicts the raised hands and figures of dancing congregants celebrating the holiday. |
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