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New Israel Post Issue Honors Life
Israel Post, the official postal service for the State of Israel, will issue a new set of postage stamps in July 2022 celebrating the beauty and sanctity of life. Four separate sheets of stamps, each featuring inspiring quotes and special artwork designed exclusively for this landmark issue, combine to create a spectacular commemorative that will have wide appeal throughout the world.

The four different sheets contain either nine or 12 pairs of stamps. One of each pair depicts the blue Star of David from the Israeli flag and the inscription “ISRAEL,” while the other shows artwork representing the stages of life of an unborn child.

This special philatelic issue is inspired by the extraordinary events in the United States surrounding abortion rights. In late June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that protected a woman’s right to abortion. The momentous Supreme Court ruling affects access to abortion in the United States and will drastically change the political and cultural landscape.

At this pivotal time in history, Israel Post continues its ongoing effort to support human rights. These stamps are powerful reminders that the world has a responsibility to care for all people and to protect them at all stages of life, from conception to death.

The colorful stamp sheets are printed and issued by Israel Post using the same precision techniques and same specialized paper and perforating as official postage stamps released for the State of Israel.

What makes these sheets unique and more highly collectible is that they also feature profound quotes from respected religious and historical leaders: Maimonides, the medieval Jewish philosopher and scholar; the sainted Mother Teresa; and U.S. Presidents John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, each of whom was a proponent for the family and who believed that children are a gift from God.

The stamp sheets are issued in limited quantities and make the perfect addition to any stamp collection. They will be available for purchase by the general public beginning in July 2022. Stamp collectors and other enthusiasts can acquire them from their local stamp dealers or directly from IGPC, the official Israel Post Agent in the United States.

“Stamps have always had the unique ability to bridge the divides and bring people together,” said Sam Malamud, President of IGPC. “These special sheets convey a simple message that life is precious. It is an issue that appeals equally to stamp collectors and all human beings across all social, political, and racial lines.”

Elhanan Shapira, Director of Philatelic Services for Israel Post, noted that, “We are delighted to once again work with the world’s largest philatelic agency, Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corp., to help promote the hobby of stamp collecting to the masses. This special stamp issue brings to the forefront a matter of public interest that affects all humanity. We are pleased to be part of this global concern.”

Stamp collectors and enthusiasts will be sure to add these significant stamps to their collection and are able to purchase these stamp sheets from the local Post Offices of the issuing government or from their local stamp dealer. Additionally, stamps are available directly from the IGPC website at www.igpc.com.

Note: We do not have a date of issue, nor an answer whether these are ATM labels/personalized postage or stamps.