Israel Prize

Breaking the mold: The story of Israel Prize recipient Yonina Eldar - interview

Breaking the mold comes intuitively to Yonina Eldar, a prominent Israeli professor of electrical engineering.

ACCEPTING THE Israel Prize on Independence Day, May 1
 ISRAEL PRIZE laureate Ronny Douek sat down with the ‘Post’ to discuss launching – for the second time since October 7 – a NIS 100 million fund to rebuild the social systems he says are essential for Israel’s future.

Children of October 7 will remember our response, Israel Prize winner tells 'Post' - exclusive

 Artwork by Belu Simion Fainaru.

Belu Simion Fainaru: The world-renowned artist, educator set to receive the Israel Prize

 Stef Wertheimer pictured during an interview with Reuters in his office, May 21, 2013.

Stef Wertheimer, founder of ISCAR and Zionist visionary, dies at 98


Druze community leader, former Likud MK Amal Nasser el-Din, passes away at 96

El-Din received numerous awards from the state for his work in the Druze community and in cross-community relations.

Amal Nasser el-Din.

Former Israeli foreign minister, Mizrachi trailblazer David Levy dead at 86

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also mourned the loss, stating, "We never agreed on everything, but I had always admired his view that [publicly serving] is a calling."

David Levy speaks near the Erez Crossing in Gaza, September 13, 1999

Grapevine April 28, 2024: Israel Prize disputes

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch speaks during a press conference at the Beit Shemesh municipality building on November 20, 2018

Naomi Polani, veteran performer and director dies at 96

Along with being in the popular Israeli band "The Roosters," Polani founded and performed with other groups, choreographed, taught music around the country, and hosted radio music programs.

 Naomi Polani.

Iconic Israeli singer and actress Naomi Polani passes away at 96

In 2018, president Reuven Rivlin honored Polani with the President’s Award, which coincided with her 90th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state. 

 NAOMI POLANI.

Grapevine April 3, 2024: Israeli dramas

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The Scojen Synthetic Biology Institute will be located in the new Drahi Innovation Building in Reichman University.

Grapevine: On parade

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THE PURIM ‘Adloyada’ parade takes place in Jerusalem on Monday. Purim represents the first step in our redemption; Passover propels us ever closer to the never-fully-reachable finish line, says the writer.

Israel Prize winners announced, among them Netanyahu critic Eyal Waldman

After this year's prize ceremony being roiled in controversy, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces the full list of winners of Israel's most prestigious prize.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch speaks at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon", in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, March 19, 2024.

Hebrew U legal expert to receive Israel Prize for work with October 7 victims

Israel's top prize for social advocacy and solidarity awarded to Hebrew U expert who advocated on behalf of October 7 victims and against antisemitism.

 The Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem, on Israel's Independence Day, on April 26, 2023.

Education Minister Kisch backs down, to award Israel Prize this year

"I chose to change the initial decision and award the Israel prizes in the various categories, alongside the prize in the Revival category," the education minister stated on Wednesday. 

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch seen at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 15, 2023

High Court tells gov't to provide justifications to cancel Israel Prize

In a recent development in the controversy over this year's Israel Prize cancelation, the High Court issued a conditional order to Education Minister Kisch.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch attends a discussion on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 12, 2024.