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Jerusalem Crown: The Bible of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Jerusalem Crown: The Bible of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Jerusalem Crown: The Bible of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.685321.a-b
Object Type Tanakh
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 7/23/2008
Medium paper, ink, textile (synthetic), pigment, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a - Tanakh) H 2 3/8 in x W 11 1/4 in x D 14 1/8 in (6 cm x 28.6 cm x 35.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b - Companion Book) H 1/4 in x W 11 1/4 in x D 14 1/8 in (0.6 cm x 28.6 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA dark red leatherette bound Tanakh with the title embossed in gold on the spine in Hebrew. The front is embossed with Psalm 122:6, a prayer for peace, in Hebrew. Included with the Tanakh is a companion volume in red with a collection of essays.
Historical NoteReceived on July 23, 2008 on the occasion of then-Senator Barack Obama visiting Israel in July 2008.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is part of materials acquired by President Barack Obama previous to the Obama administration and maintained by the White House Residence Storage until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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