Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki (Rashi) State Medallion, Bronze, 2005.

Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki (Rashi) State Medallion, Bronze, 2005.
Obverse: On the face of the medal is a picture of Rashi, immersed in his Talmud and preceded by a book, a pen and a pen for writing his commentaries, on the right side are vine leaves that symbolize Rashi's strong love for the Land of Israel And Yitzhar "and also the branch from which his family made a living.

Reverse: On the reverse of the Beit Midrash and Rashi's chair, two sentences are particularly characteristic of his commentaries: "All my life I have given a heart to study" (Iyov 28: 1) "and I have only come to the simplicity of the Scriptures" (Genesis 3: 8 ) On the left are the first words of the Torah, and the famous commentary of Rashi "Rabbi Yitzchak ...". Which emphasizes the historical right of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.

Scope: Serial number, metal content in Hebrew and English, State emblem.

Design: interior - the home where, Ms. Meir Eshel.

Carving and Sinking: The Romanian Mint, Bucharest.

Diameter: 70 cm.

Weight: 140.

Condition; Very Good.

On the 900th anniversary of his death, Ashira Larchi, I am my wife ... and how much your lover, the elder, and how much we loved you! (The poet Shimshon Meltzer), four thousand years (1040) - 1105 (the great, special and revered biblical commentators and Talmud. Author, cantor and poet. Many names and titles of affection and appreciation were known to him, as he added his short, concise and concise interpretation to the Written Torah and most of the Babylonian Talmud. In his character and nature, Rashi is portrayed as a welcoming and literate interpreter, as a teacher and teacher, and as someone who gives his words and writings a unique expression of a commentary that is next to the Scriptures and is well interpreted and well described, Modest, and escaping from power and honor, Rashi did not make his Torah an ax to dig in, he made a living from the work of the vineyard and the production and sale of wine. Because of his radiant personality, the people did not need to be appointed to any official position, because everyone accepted his authority and rulings with love and will. The purity of his soul and his heart stand out from every line in his writings. His main activity is the Talmudic tractate of the Babylonian Talmud, whose influence on the spiritual status of the Jewish people for generations - has no parallel in human culture. This means a brilliant work in which deep thought and artistic pedagogic ability were combined in an unmatched combination. In his commentary on the Bible, Rashi's style excels in precision and clarity, with grace and grace, and his definitions touch the grammatical truth and truthfulness of Rabbi Yohanan Fried.

The medal was issued in accordance with the instructions of a public committee headed by Rabbi Yohanan Fried. The members were Rabbi Dr. Raphael Benjamin Posen, Mr. Yoel Florsheim, Mr. Arie Felheimer and Mr. Itzhak Goldschmidt.