Award

Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival

The festival awarded prizes totaling approximately NIS 1 million across its Israeli and international competitions, as well as its short-film, experimental-film, and industry programs.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir awards US military Captain Nathan John Pernot with the IDF Certificate of Appreciation, July 3, 2026.

IDF chief awards US Air Defense battery captain, commanders with Certificate of Appreciation

It noted that over the past few years, the IDF and US army have "demonstrated a level of partnership, professionalism, and innovation unmatched in modern warfare."

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
WIZO Sweden President Susanne Sznajderman-Rytz.

WIZO Sweden president to receive royal medal for advancing Yiddish recognition

The recognition is widely viewed as a milestone for Sweden’s Jewish community, particularly at a time when concerns about antisemitism are growing across Europe.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog, Yeros, and her father Tesfaye.

Sister of missing Haymanut Kasau honored as family slams police over stalled investigation

Yeros contributed to Israeli society through volunteer work, "despite her family's unimaginable situation, enduring a nerve-wracking wait for any information regarding the whereabouts of her sister."

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

Herzog to honor civilian heroes of October 7 with highest civilian award

Herzog decided to initiate the new awards after hearing from families and witnesses of the extraordinary heroism of people who tried to rescue others from Hamas.

OCTOBER 9, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog speaks on Israel's judicial reform on February 12, 2023

Documentary on the Nova festival massacre wins German TV Award

Those who had seen the film include survivors of the festival attack as well as US congresspeople from both major parties.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
The Nova Massacre Scene

Come Closer: A tale of love, loss, and redemption - review

Tom Nesher’s directorial debut follows Eden's emotional journey after her brother’s tragic death, blending beauty with heartache.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE from Tom Nesher’s ‘Come Closer.’

Train theater production gets British honor

The Train Theater's ‘Once Upon a World’ has been nominated for The Offie

AUGUST 28, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Wartime films get Ophir Award nominations 

The Ophir Awards will be presented at a ceremony on September 16 in Tel Aviv.

AUGUST 15, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE BOY,’ ‘Come Closer,’ and ‘Highway 65’ with Idan Amedi and Tali Sharon, are up for Ophir Awards.

Founding chief rabbi of West Bank's Efrat receives lifetime achievement award

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin received a lifetime achievement award during the Saad Conference earlier this month.

AUGUST 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Founder of the Ohr Torah Stone Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, and the founding Chief Rabbi of Efrat, received a lifetime achievement award at the Saad Conference on August 1. 

Awarding the first Castel Prize in memory of artist Zeev (Laszlo) Kun

Zeev Kun and his artwork will endure, enriching us for decades and centuries after his death.

JULY 21, 2024ByALEK D. EPSTEIN
Zeev Kun in his studio with Alek D. Epstein.

'Courageous principal' and 'inspiring teachers': Tzemach David Award honors Israeli educators

Teachers 'enable the next generation to be even better than this one'.

JULY 6, 2024ByPENINA HOROWITZ
And the inspiring teacher award goes to...

Women's journalism award rescinded over winner's pro-terrorism comments

Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini had her Courage in Journalism Award rescinded by the International Women's Media Foundation.

JUNE 26, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Smoke rises after Israeli airstrikes, of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 19, 2023

WZO presents Ted Comet with award for his Zionist activities for the State of Israel

"Ted Comet’s initiative to march in New York with pride for Israel is a tremendous contribution to national morale" says Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

JUNE 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization, awarded Ted Comet a certificate of appreciation for his Zionist activities.