Israel, Sir Moses Montefiore, 1984 

• 1984 
• Commemorative tokens 
• Israel Mint 
• Israel 

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Tokens / Medals

Israel, Sir Moses Montefiore, 1984

1984

Bronze, Tombak

Portraits of Sir Moses and Judith Montefiore and their names and the dates in Hebrew and English: "1784-1862. Moses and Judith Montefiore 1784-1885

The house of Mishkenot Shaananim and its name in Hebrew and English. On the background, the windmill of Yemin Moshe in Jerusalem. The verse in Hebrew and English: "For it is time to favour her for the set time is come" (Psalms 102,14)

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Sir Moses Montefiore, one of the best-known British Jews of all time, is remembered for his journeys to champion the oppressed, philanthropy, and a life-long devotion to the Land of Israel. In 1837, at the age of 53, the City of London chose him as one of its two Sheriffs and, during his year in office, he was knighted and became Sir Moses Montefiore. Subsequently, Queen Victoria granted him the hereditary rank of Baronet. He intervened on behalf of Damascus Jews who were accused of ritual murder. He visited the Holy Land seven times and promoted education and welfare of the Jewish population, as well as fostering employment in agriculture and industry. The Sir Moses Montefiore State Medal marks the bicentenary of his birth and the centenary of his death in 1885