The Genesis Prize

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
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.

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

 Genesis Prize Co-Founder Stan Polovets

2023 Genesis Prize awarded to Jewish activists supporting Ukraine

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, Stan Polovets, chairman and co-founder of The Genesis Prize Foundation, and Genesis Prize recipient Dr. Albert Bourla at last week’s ceremony in Jerusalem

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Genesis Prize Foundation announces finalists for 2022 'Jewish Nobel'

Jews worldwide are invited to cast their votes online.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Jewish Agency head Natan Sharansky (second from right) and Knesset speaker Yuli Edelstein with actor Michael Douglas, receiving the 2015 Genesis Prize in Jerusalem.

Genesis Prize Foundation extends voting deadline for 2021 award

More than 100,000 Jews have cast their votes for the 2021 Laureate, and 2 million people have engaged with the Genesis Prize on social media.

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Gadot, Baron Cohen, Sacks, included in 2021 Genesis Prize short list

Selection Committee shares names of nominees and invites the public to vote for next year’s Laureate

(Clockwise from top left) Gal Gadot, Elena Kagan, Barbra Streisand, Steven Spielberg, Marc Benioff, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Genesis Prize, SNC to dedicate funds to COVID-19 tech solutions

The two call to Israeli tech companies, hubs, and R&D centers to present the most promising tech solutions for the global COVID-19 reality.

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Ilia Salita, Genesis Philanthropy Group head, dies

Salita led the organization’s efforts to engage and inspire young Jews around the world, and touched the lives of countless people.

Ilia Salita

Sharansky donates $1 million Genesis Prize to alleviate COVID-19 suffering

'Natan felt strongly that the most positive impact he could have as the Genesis Prize Laureate is to donate his $1 million prize to organizations combating coronavirus.'

Natan Sharansky

14 days - Michael Douglas delights

“He adored Israel and had a special connection with Jerusalem ever since he visited to make the film, ‘Cast a Giant Shadow,’ in 1965,” Douglas said.

Academy Award-winning actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones will co-host the 2020 Genesis Prize Ceremony in honor of Natan Sharansky in Jerusalem on June 18, the Genesis Prize Foundation announced.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones to co-host Genesis Prize in Israel

The $1 million prize, named the “Jewish Nobel” by Time Magazine, is being awarded to Natan Sharansky for his advocacy of human rights, democracy, and efforts to unify the Jewish people.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

‘My vision is to work to end the violence against Jewish communities’

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft explains why being awarded the Genesis Prize has helped him focus his priorities.

ROBERT KRAFT, 2019 Genesis Prize laureate.

Year of the Woman: Getting the work done

As 2018 grantees advance women’s empowerment, The Genesis Prize Foundation aims to make an impact with a 2019 agenda centered on combating antisemitism.

ISRAELI WOMEN NGO leaders representing the 37 Israel grant recipient organizations at The Genesis Prize Foundation grant announcement event in Tel Aviv on September 4, 2018.

Genesis Prize announces $1 million grant to support Beresheet 2

“We are pleased to be the first foundation to announce support of Beresheet 2 and invite you to join us in supporting this important project,” said Stan Polovets.

The historic selfie image of Beresheet of the spacecraft approaching the lunar surface