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 awards 'Speak Out for Israel' grants to Israel, int'l NGOs

Funding for the grants comes from the $1 million Genesis Prize, awarded to Robert Kraft, American philanthropist and owner of the New England Patriots football team.

Robert Kraft

Genesis Prize co-founder appointed chairman of Anchiano Therapeutics

"Stan brings a record of deep management, advisory, and strong M&A successes to the company."

(RIGHT TO left) Stan Polovets, Anchiano Chairman of the Board; Genesis Prize Foundation co-Founder and Chairman; Natan Sharansky, 2020 Genesis Prize laureate

Sharansky donates $1 million Genesis Prize to alleviate COVID-19 suffering

'Natan felt strongly that the most positive impact he could have as the Genesis Prize Laureate is to donate his $1 million prize to organizations combating coronavirus.'

Natan Sharansky

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones to co-host Genesis Prize in Israel

The $1 million prize, named the “Jewish Nobel” by Time Magazine, is being awarded to Natan Sharansky for his advocacy of human rights, democracy, and efforts to unify the Jewish people.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

Prime Minister's Office exits Genesis Prize partnership

Move done to stop interpretation that PMO role brings political dimension to prize

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Stan Polovets and Mike Bloomberg

Genesis Prize Foundation names Natan Sharansky 2020 winner

Natan Sharansky is being recognized for his lifelong struggle for human rights, political freedom and for his service to the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Natan Sharansky

Genesis Prize Foundation, Robert Kraft announce ‘Speak Out for Israel’

$1 million in Genesis Prize grants to be awarded

Robert Kraft at the Genesis Award Ceremony

The late justice Meir Shamgar: Integrity, patriotism, Jewish values

Genesis Prize Committee honors life of Israeli justice.

Committee members at the 2013 inaugural meeting of the Genesis Prize Committee

The Lounge with Michal Galanti: June 25, 2019

Last Tuesday at his home in Beit Yanai, businessman and philanthropist Morris Kahn held a tribute for his longtime friend Robert Kraft.

Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft thanks fans as he holds the Lombardi Trophy during the Super Bowl LIII championship parade

Family of two 'Tree of Life' Pittsburgh victims visits Israel

The shooting was the deadliest terrorist attack ever perpetrated on the Jewish community in the United States and shook the entire world.

From left to right: Michele (sister), Joy (mother), Eli (father) and Diane (sister) Rosenthal, next to the trees planted in their brothers' memory