12 Tribes of Israel, High Priest's Breastplate

Israel · 1960 · 1 IL

This stamp depicts the Hoshen, the sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of Israel, as described in the Book of Exodus. The design features twelve precious stones, each engraved with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, arranged in four rows of three.

Issued for the Jewish High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah), this stamp celebrates a significant symbol of Jewish heritage and the unity of the twelve tribes.