The honorees covered the bulk of the nation’s demographic tapestry in terms of gender, race, minorities and religion.
PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN sits between Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (left) and Police Commissioner Insp.-Gen. Roni Alsheich at a ceremony held at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday. (photo credit: MARC NEYMAN/GPO)ByGREER FAY CASHMAN