Award

Peres, the only one to serve as both prime minister and president, and Sharett, the country’s second prime minister, were chosen as the focus of the Israel Information Center's award ceremony.

Israel’s president presents the award in order to foster volunteerism for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the whole of Israeli society.

Ofakim honored Rachel Edri, who bravely faced terrorists on October 7, and the city’s police force with the "Yakir Ha’ir" award for their courage and sacrifice during the attacks.

President Isaac Herzog has named nine distinguished individuals, including Miriam Adelson and Israeli-Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, for the 2025 Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor.

Geraldine Brooks, Jewish author of bestsellers like "People of the Book," wins the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

The Shiff Prize was founded in 2008 by collector Dubi Shiff in memory of his father, Haim Shiff, a hotelier and early supporter of Israeli art.

Four students represented Israel in partnership with the Education Ministry and Maimonides Fund’s Future Scientists Center, primarily from central Israel communities. 

Author Etgar Keret and composer Hagar Kadima receive Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Lawrence Bender talks about chutzpah, Hollywood, and October 7 ahead of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.

The festive ceremony will take place at the Petah Tikva Culture Hall on October 28, in the presence of Mayor Rami Greenberg.