Israel Prize
Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder
The announcement from Klil framed the prize as national recognition for years of largely quiet work on behalf of families dealing with one of the deepest forms of loss in Israeli society.
Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day
Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance
'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day
ZAKA head forfeits position following sexual assault allegations
The Lahav 433 police unit also announced Saturday that it will open an investigation into the sexual assault allegations on Meshi-Zahav.
Israel Prize pummeled by literary studies scandal
"Prof. Nitza Ben Dov is a diligent and multifaceted researcher, but she does not stand for the excellence... the award demands," Prof. Yaffa Berlowtiz, one of the judges, said.
Grapevine March 5, 2021: The ability to change
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
ZAKA founder and chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav awarded Israel Prize
“In a month full of tears of pain and sorrow after the triple family loss that I have suffered, finally my eyes shed tears of happiness with the joyous news given to me"
Nurit Zarchi wins Israel Prize in Literature and Poetry
Zarchi has written more than 100 books in a variety of fields, including poetry, fiction novels and children literature, as well as essays and articles.
Prof. Eli Keshet to receive Israel Prize for his study of blood vessels
Keshet was born in Israel in 1945 and studied biology at the Hebrew University, and did his doctorate between the years 1970 and 1975. He was appointed a professor in 1993.
Actress, director Michal Bat Adam to receive Israel Prize
Bat Adam is best known internationally as an actress to for her lead performance in I Love You, Rosa (1972), directed by her late husband, Moshe Mizrahi, with whom she often collaborated.
University of Haifa prof. wins Israel Prize for Hebrew Literature
The Israel Prize is considered one of the state’s highest honors and is awarded in a ceremony on Independence Day.
Acclaimed U. of Haifa professor named Israel Prize winner in sociology
Prof. Ariela Lowestein has led studies analyzing the connection between the social interactions that elderly come across, and the degrees of their relationships with their families.
Prof. Yair Zakovitch to receive Israel Prize in Bible Studies
"Yair Zakovitch is one of the most original biblical scholars in Israel and around the world," said the committee in its decision.
