Israel Prize
Nobel Prize, Israel Prize laureate, Ada Yonath, dies aged 87
Professor Ada Yonath won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 and the Israel Prize in Chemistry in 2002. She was born in Jerusalem and worked at Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot.
The miracle that shaped Israel Prize winner Avi Rivkind’s life and career - opinion
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder
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.
Jewish gymnast celebrates 100th birthday, honored by Olympic Committee
Ágnes Keleti, a retired Hungarian-Israeli Olympic and world champion artistic gymnast and coach, is considered the all-time most decorated Jewish gymnast in the world.
Ruth Gavison, champion of secular-religious reconciliation, dies at 75
Gavison worked tirelessly to bridge the divide between secular and observant Jews and to retain Israel’s character as both a democratic and Jewish state.
The Banai family: from vegetable market sellers to Israel Prize winners
The story of the Banai family and their impact on Israeli culture
Israel Prize laureate Professor Zeev Sternhell passes away at 85
Sternhell, who received the prize for his studies into political sciences, was known worldwide as an expert on fascism.
Meet Naomi Stuchiner winner of the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement
Stuchiner is a beacon of light in a world darkened by the coronavirus outbreak.
Meet Prof. Noam Vered, the 1st woman to win the Israel Prize for Talmud
As a child I felt that Talmud is a conversation that links people and creates joy and also has something different from everyday life, something higher and beautiful.
Beit Issie Shapiro founder to get Israel Prize for lifetime achievement
Naomi Stuchiner founded Beit Issie Shapiro almost 40 years ago, an Israeli organization dedicated to improving the life of children and adults with disabilities.
