The Genesis Prize
'When I grow up, I want to be like you': remembering Morris Kahn's most productive years - opinion
Founder of the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets on why your seventies and eighties – and even nineties – can be your most impactful years.
Why was Gal Gadot Chosen to be the 2026 Laureate of the $1 Million Genesis Prize?
This year’s ‘Jewish Nobel’ is a group prize, going to Jewish activists in Ukraine
2023 Genesis Prize awarded to Jewish activists supporting Ukraine
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.
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.
Genesis Prize: We won’t rescind award from Natalie Portman
The foundation said the actress waived her right to the money back in December and showed ‘disrespect’ to Israelis.
Natalie Portman: I'm not pro-BDS, I'm anti-Netanyahu
The Foundation will not confirm future of $2 million prize or ties with actress.
Natalie Portman says not boycotting Israel, but Netanyahu for ‘atrocities’
"I am not part of the BDS movement and do not endorse it," Portman said.
Artist Kapoor donates $1m. ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize to refugees
Winners of the Genesis Prize get to award one million dollars to organizations of their choice.
2018 'Jewish Nobel' goes to Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman said she was "deeply touched and humbled" by the honor.
Genesis prize announces grant to fund breakthrough treatment for Syrian refugees
"We Jews have for centuries suffered as refugees. Now it’s time to help others."
Breaking Barriers: A big tent for all
The Genesis Prize Foundation’s Breaking Barriers competition winners plan to use their grants to support people with disabilities in the Jewish world.
Sharing a combined vision
Winners of Breaking Barriers – an initiative spearheaded by Itzhak Perlman – discuss their efforts to create a more inclusive society and demonstrate that a love of art and music is for everyone.