Israeli author beats out Amos Oz, 4 others for prestigious literary award.
The EMET Prize is given "for excellence in academic and professional achievements that have far-reaching influence and make a significant contribution to society."
Recently, we have revisited the question of the efficacy of such prizes.
On the outside, this was a gruff and dour man, without a saving social grace; Rabin I see with a cigarette and a scotch and soda and a grim, closed face.
Dan Shechtman expresses confidence that he has enough support among MKs to make it to second round of presidential elections.