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Herzog to award presidential medal for civilian heroism

Herzog created the award to preserve the memory of civilian valor and to recognize the efforts those from October 7.

'Oppenheimer' leads in number of Oscar nominations, 'Barbie' takes second place

An Israeli short film, Letter to a Pig, by Tal Kantor and Amit Gicelter, was nominated in the Short Animated Film category.

By LISA RICHWINE
24/01/2024

Masha Gessen will receive Hannah Arendt Prize, following controversy over Gaza essay

Gessen, a Jewish writer for The New Yorker magazine, published an essay last week comparing the Gaza Strip to Nazi-era Jewish ghettos, sparking backlash from Jewish and pro-Israel activists.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/12/2023

Israeli research teams win prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants in a variety of fields

The funding will support excellent scientists and scholars at the career stage where they may still be consolidating their own independent research teams.

Brothers in Arms to receive John McCain award for justice leadership

"We are united to help the IDF win, embrace and help the families of the abducted and missing, [help] the 200,000 displaced from their homes with all their needs and build a better society here."

Mixed Israeli-Arab school in Jerusalem wins World’s Best School prize

The Max Rayne Hand in Hand Jerusalem School won the Overcoming Adversity prize for its integration of Jewish and Arab students.

By REUTERS
04/11/2023

Leading law conference drops UN Israel investigator after Hamas attack

UN Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry's Navi Pillay was accused of working “to further a demonstrably discriminatory agenda against the Jewish people and the State of Israel.”

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
26/10/2023

MTV Europe Music Awards canceled amid Israel-Gaza crisis

A spokesperson cited the escalation as a security concern for visitors from all over the world.

By REUTERS
19/10/2023

Bruce Springsteen congratulates Israeli producer on award

Louis Lahav served as an engineer on Bruce Springsteen's celebrated 1975 album Born to Run.

31/07/2023

Ronen Zien wins Young Israeli Photographer 2023 award

The Shfaram native has presented solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions in galleries throughout the country. 

By NERIA BARR
31/07/2023
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