
Updated at 2025-04-22
This decorative plaque is shaped like an open hand, symbolizing the Hamsa, a traditional talisman in Israeli culture. Believed to ward off evil and bring protection, the Hamsa represents good fortune, health, and prosperity. Commonly seen in jewelry, home décor, and religious art, it embodies heartfelt wishes for peace and wellbeing. A commemorative seal on the base marks the 100th anniversary of Ramat Gan’s founding, celebrating the city’s historical and cultural legacy.
Alliance Date: July 12, 2016
Language: Hebrew
Area: 16.3 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 171,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Ramat Gan is home to the world's largest diamond exchange. Ramat Gan is known for tranquil fields and communities surrounded by parks and green spaces. The Exchange District (Israel Diamond Exchange) is a both a commercial and an entertainment district. Ramat Gan is a bustling and colorful metropolitan center. It is also Israel's greenest city, with 25 percent of the territory covered by public parkland. The city continues to meticulously maintain and improve its parks for the benefit of residents and visitors. It is bounded in the north by the Yarkon River and Yarkon Park and in the south by Ramat Gan National Park and Ramat Gan Safari.