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Judaica / Zionism - USA, ”Bay Cities Mishkon Tephilo” Synagogue Token - Venice, California, 1941 - Gilt bronze fundraising token issued in 1941 for the construction of the Bay Cities Mishkon Tephilo Synagogue in Venice, California. Obverse: Depicts the synagogue building with its grand entrance and classical pillars, surrounded by the inscription: ”BAY CITIES CONG. MISHKON TEPHILO AND CENTER - VENICE, CALIF.” Reverse: Features a Star of David flanked by the Hebrew words ”משכון תפלה”, and below the English legend: ”HELP BUILD YOUR SANCTUARY WHERE WE MAY DWELL WITH THE LORD”, followed by the date ”JUNE 29, 1941”, encircled by small Stars of David. This token was distributed as part of a fundraising effort for the synagogue’s construction, serving as a symbol of community unity and faith in California’s Jewish community. Metal: Gilt bronze Weight: 12.269 g Diameter: 32 mm