1321) Mikve, Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

1321) Mikve, Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

In 1870, Mikve Israel was established as the first Hebrew town and school in Eretz Israel (The "Land of Israel"). It began as a constructed area in a rural space and has become a rural space within a constructed area.

The land for Mikve Israel was purchased from the Turks by Charles Netter - the first Headmaster and Secretary of the Alliance Israelite Universelle - KIAH.

Since then the Mikve Israel Agricultural Youth Village has continued to play a role in developing the new Israeli.

It was the first Israeli start-up and now 50 new towns have been established, based on an innovative concept of reclaiming open spaces and land.

Presently, the Mikve Israel Youth Village, which constitutes a unique green lung within the Dan Region Metropolis, continues to embody the Jewish Zionist educational tradition, that has existed ever since its establishment in 1870.

It serves as an educational centre for the youth from Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, teaching them values of loving humankind, the land, nature and the Homeland, while allowing students and staff to attain self-fulfilment, in cooperation with the community and the environment - for the sake of future generations.

The diverse Mikve Israel community has five pre-schools, two elementary schools, two day-care centres, three high schools, two boarding schools, a pre-military preparatory school and higher education for students.

Religious and secular teachings, with new immigrants from different countries blend in alongside Israeli students from all over the country. Mikve Israel's students receive theoretical and practical training in traditional, as well as, innovative new agricultural fields, which constitute a significant part of the daily life in the community.

Mikve Israel has some spectacularly beautiful historical sites - the first winery in Israel, the Davidka Museum, a palm-tree lined boulevard and a unique ancient synagogue.

The Commemorative Stamp:

The Postage stamp of 4.10 nw issued by Israel Post celebrating the 150 year milestone of Mikve Israel. It shows an educational institution in the background, two students - a boy and a girl - studying with a laptop and reference book. A tractor stands in front of them symbolising the reclamation of barren land for cultivation and development.

On the label is seen the 150th year logo of Mikve Israel.

The First Day Cover (FDC) at left bears the logo of the 150 Year commemoration of Mikve Isreal.

At top right is affixed the 4.10 n postage stamp issued on the occasion. The Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark is titled "MIKVE ISRAEL-150 YEARS". The date of Cancellation is - "21.04.2020".

              A Block (set of four Stamps)

                         A Plate Block

A Full Sheet (FS) of 3 x 5 = 15 Stamps and five labels.

The Technical Details:

Stamp issue Date: 21.04.2020

Printer: Cartor Security Printing, France

Process: Offset

Stamp Size: 30.0 mm (Height)  x 40.0 mm (Width)

Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:
Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series:

1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017:

2) "Lion's Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Second Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018:

3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):

4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

Birds of Israel Coin Series:

 1) Hoopoe: First coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

2) Warbler: Second Coin in the Birds of Israel Coin Series"

3) Vulture: Third coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

4) Lesser Kestrel: Fourth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

5) Goldfinch: Fifth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

6) Kingfisher: Sixth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

7) Sunbird: Seventh Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

8) Barn Owl: Eighth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

Other interesting posts from Israel:

1) 50 Years of Reunification of Israel: Israel's 69th anniversary 50 Shekel gold coin and 10 Shekel Silver coin issued on 01.08.2017:

2) Centenary of the Battle of Haifa, Israel: Eretz, fought in September 2018 by the Indian cavalry comprising Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers against German and Turkish troops: A commemorative stamp brought out by Israel Post on 06.02.2018:

3) Butterflies of Israel: A Series of Eight Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018)

4) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) , a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone

5) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series: Issue Year: 2019

6) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the Biblical Art series: Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

7) Ancient Roman Arenas (in Israel): A set of three Stamps issued by Israel Post on 19.12.2017

8) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

9) Flowers of Israel: A set of eight Silver Medals issued by Israel Coin and Medals Corporation (ICMC) featuring the - Poppy Anemone, Cyclamen, Common Narcissus, Bristly Hollyhock, Common Caper, Crown Daisies, Steven's Meadow Saffron and Dark Purple Iris: Issue Year: 2019

10) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations: A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2020

11) Concentration Camps, Liberation, Israel: 75 years ago (1945-2020): A commemorative postage stamp issued by Israel Post on Concentration Camps, Displaced Person's Camps and creation of Eretz Israel (The "Land of Israel"): Date of Stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

12) Mikve Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue:21.04.2020

"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:

1) Walls of Jerusalem: Third Coin in the Series Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint (2018)

2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)

"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":

1) Old Jaffa, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coinsand Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint: Date of issue: 01.03.2020

For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:

1) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and The Vatican: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by the Vatican Numismatic Service and Israel Post on 10.09.2019