Blessed be the Healer Gold Israel Medal 2.05g Jewish Blessing
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. Mint: Gold and Bronze – Hecht Silver – The Government Mint, Jerusalem.