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Judaica / Zionism - USA, Dedication Medal for the Hebrew Sheltering Home for the Aged, Los Angeles, 1931 - Commemorative medal issued for the dedication of the Hebrew Sheltering Home for the Aged in Los Angeles, California, held on May 17, 1931. Jewish charitable homes for the elderly were established across the United States in the early 20th century, reflecting the strong communal value of chesed (kindness) and the deep moral duty to care for the aged and the needy. Obverse: Depicts the building of the Hebrew Sheltering Home with the legend: ”HEBREW SHELTERING HOME FOR THE AGED – DEDICATION MAY 17 1931, LOS ANGELES, CALIF.” Reverse: Features the portraits of an elderly man and woman, with inscriptions in both Hebrew and English: ”HONOR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER” and in Hebrew and English: ”הצדקה תציל ממוות, צדקה בחיים הרי היא זהב” / ”THAT WHICH YOU GIVE IN LIFE IS GOLD.” The medal beautifully expresses the Jewish ideals of charity, compassion, and reverence for parents, symbolizing the spirit of care and dignity that characterized Jewish communal life in America during the early 20th century. Metal: Gilt bronze Weight: 11.019 g Diameter: 30 mm