Genesis Prize

Smotrich flies to Washington to meet Latin American leaders, expand Isaac Accords

The minister is scheduled to return to Israel as early as Wednesday, after conducting an intensive marathon of meetings in the United States with key Latin American figures.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.
Openly discussing his personal affinity for Judaism, Argentina’s President Javier Milei says that he intends to convert to Judaism after leaving office.PremiumPremium

Israel’s biggest diplomatic win since the Abraham Accords came from Milei’s Argentina

Former hostage Liri Albag hugs actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

Strengthening human infrastructure

Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. January 5, 2025.

Gal Gadot directs Genesis Prize toward Israel’s post-October 7 recovery


Genesis Prize to expand engagement with embattled French-Jewish community

Maurice Lévy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, joins the Advisory Board of the Genesis Prize Foundation

Maurice Lévy

Steven Spielberg to gift $2m. toward racial, economic justice

Grants will be funded by his $1 million Genesis Prize award, as well as a matching $1 million contribution made by Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.

Steven Spielberg Head Shot

Genesis Prize Co-Founder Stan Polovets steps down as Anichiano chairman

During the approximately one year that Mr. Polovets served as chairman of Anchiano, the company’s stock appreciated 630%.

Michael  Bloomberg receiving Genesis Prize from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets

Genesis Prize Foundation will honor Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Foundation will recognize Rabbi Lord Sacks’ legacy and will produce a documentary about his life's work.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacksץ

Steven Spielberg Announced as the 2021 Genesis Prize Laureate

The annual $1 million Genesis Prize honors extraordinary individuals for their outstanding professional achievement, contribution to humanity and commitment to Jewish values.

Steven Spielberg

Giving Rabbi Sacks the Genesis Prize is the honorable, responsible move

It is the most meaningful way to guarantee that his memory will be a blessing and that we will all find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

RABBI LORD Jonathan Sacks speaks at St. Mary’s University College Chapel in London in September.

Genesis Prize Foundation extends voting deadline for 2021 award

More than 100,000 Jews have cast their votes for the 2021 Laureate, and 2 million people have engaged with the Genesis Prize on social media.

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Gadot, Baron Cohen, Sacks, included in 2021 Genesis Prize short list

Selection Committee shares names of nominees and invites the public to vote for next year’s Laureate

(Clockwise from top left) Gal Gadot, Elena Kagan, Barbra Streisand, Steven Spielberg, Marc Benioff, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Genesis Prize, SNC to dedicate funds to COVID-19 tech solutions

The two call to Israeli tech companies, hubs, and R&D centers to present the most promising tech solutions for the global COVID-19 reality.


Ilia Salita, Genesis Philanthropy Group head, dies

Salita led the organization’s efforts to engage and inspire young Jews around the world, and touched the lives of countless people.

Ilia Salita