Genesis Prize

Genesis Prize

Argentina’s President Javier Milei wins 2025 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets praised Milei’s support for Israel, achievements in reforming Argentina’s economy, and pursuit of justice for AMIA terror victims.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024
Genesis Prize Foundation Chairman Stan Polovets with President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the groundbreaking for the Holocaust Museum of Greece.

Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets reflects on global antisemitism

 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate Barbra Streisand receives a glass sculpture of a shofar from Genesis Prize Foundation co-founder Stan Polovets.

Genesis Prize marks tenth anniversary by honoring Barbra Streisand

 Genesis Prize Co-founder Stan Polovets (right) with Doron Zexer, who holds a picture of Edan Alexander, one of several lone soldiers he hosts in his home in Israel.

Genesis prize awarded to NGOs supporting hostages and their families 


Why Henry Kissinger never got the 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

In the days following the passing of the eminent Jewish-American statesman, as well as in prior years, my colleagues and I were often asked why Kissinger was never awarded the Genesis Prize.

 Genesis Prize Co-Founder Stan Polovets meets with Dr. Kissinger in August 2019

Today’s Washington rally will be impressive - but what about tomorrow? - opinion

Massive rallies are also required at universities and media companies to demand they take action to swiftly curb antisemitism.

 Anti-Israel demonstration at Harvard University. Time for the local Jewish community and Jewish Harvard alumni to show our strength

The 'Jewish Nobel Prize' rallies support for Israel 

Genesis Prize Founder Stan Polovets: “The war for truth is on; we must amplify and share the voices of those who are not afraid to stand with Israel.”

 Isaac Herzog, then Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Trustee of the Genesis Prize Foundation Natan Sharansky, Founder of Shalva, Rabbi Kalman Samuels, and Founder and CEO of Genesis Prize Foundation Stan Polovets at the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem, Israel in 2019.

Russian, Jewish philanthropist accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman

An unnamed plaintiff has sued Genesis Prize co-founder Stan Polovets.

 Genesis Prize Co-Founder Stan Polovets

14 Days: Gaza operation

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen holding a security assessment amid the IDF's Operation Shield and Arrow against Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

This year’s ‘Jewish Nobel’ is a group prize, going to Jewish activists in Ukraine

The Genesis Prize Foundation said the war in Ukraine required a change in the approach it has taken since creating the prize, known by some as the "Jewish Nobel."

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visits an area damaged by Russian military strikes, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kharkiv, Ukraine May 29, 2022.

COVID-19 hero: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla reflects on the past, future

Bourla revealed that he would donate the $1 million award to building a Holocaust museum in his hometown in an interview for The Jerusalem Post.

 DR. ALBERT BOURLA on the King David Hotel’s rooftop overlooking Jerusalem, on June 28, ahead of the Genesis Prize ceremony.

President of Israel Presents the 2022 'Jewish Nobel Prize' to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in Jerusalem

Bourla donates $1 million award towards construction of Holocaust Museum of Greece in Thessaloniki to commemorate Greek-Jewish communities wiped out by the Nazis.

  Left to right: President Isaac Herzog, founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation Stan Polovets and Dr. Albert Bourla at Award ceremony

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla visits Yad Vashem

Bourla is slated to be presented the Genesis Prize by President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Laying of the wreath in memory of the Jews of Salonika who perished in the Holocaust in the Hall of Remembrance. From left to right:  Myriam and Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer; Stan Polovets, Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation; and Yad Vashem Chairman, Dani Dayan

Genesis Prize Laureate Albert Bourla receives top civilian honor from Greece

Chairman and CEO of Pfizer - Albert Bourla, was honored with Greece’s top civilian award for his efforts in developing a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine.

 Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou (R) awards the medal of the Golden Cross of the Order of the Redeemer, to Pfizer President and CEO Albert Bourla (L), at a special ceremony at the Presidential Palace, Athens, Greece

Pfizer CEO awarded Genesis Prize for efforts to combat COVID-19

The $1 million Genesis Prize, launched in 2013, honors extraordinary people for their professional achievements. Dr. Albert Bourla was chosen as this year's Genesis Prize Laureate.

 Pfizer CEO and Chairman Dr. Albert Bourla