Genesis Prize

One year after Milei’s Genesis Prize, the Isaac Accords are forging a pro-Israel network across LA

Inspired by President Milei’s vision and funded by the Genesis Prize Foundation, American Friends of Isaac Accords is building a web of Israel-Latin America ties designed to outlast political cycles

David Hatchwell, selection committee chairman, The Genesis Prize Foundation (L); President Milei; and Josh Reinstein, president of the Israel Allies Foundation, at Chairman’s Conference, Brazil 2026.
KIND FOUNDER Dan Lubetzky in conversation with CNN contributor Van Jones at ADL's Never Is Now event at Javits Center on March 03, 2025 in New York City.

Van Jones joins Genesis Prize board, says humanity has ‘special responsibility’ to defend Jews

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

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

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


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

Genesis hosts antisemitism film series in Jerusalem

The Genesis Prize Foundation, together with the Cinematheque, will present a film series next week examining the global resurgence of antisemitism.

ON THE MAP’ is one of the films being screened.

Genesis Prize board member resigns amid Robert Kraft prostitution scandal

Rivka Carmi cited frustration and disappointment in the organization's decision to move forward with awarding Kraft the Genesis Prize.

A picture of Rivka Carmi (Left), and Robert Kraft (Right)

Robert Kraft pleads not guilty to soliciting prostitution

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty on Monday to two charges of soliciting prostitution, according to court records.

Robert Kraft embracing Julian Edelman in celebration after winning the 53rd Super Bowl.

Genesis Prize co-founder to 'Post': We stand with Robert Kraft

The Jerusalem Post asked Stan Polovets, chairman and co-founder of the Genesis Prize Foundation, to comment on the situation with Robert Kraft.

From left: Morris Kahn and Robert Kraft.

Kraft prostitution scandal is another PR headache for 'Jewish Nobel'

2017 winner of Genesis Prize refused to attend award ceremony while Syrian civil war raged; 2018 winner Natalie Portman refused to attend because she would have to accept the award from Netanyahu.

Netanyahu and Robert Kraft

Robert Kraft, New England Patriots owner, wins 2019 Genesis Prize

Kraft has chosen to forgo the $1 million award so that funds can be granted, in his honor, to initiatives combating antisemitism.


Herzog to chair the Genesis Prize Selection Committee

"I am greatly honored to take part in this great endeavor of the Genesis Prize, an institution which tells the unique Jewish story," Herzog said.


Genesis honors Justice Ginsburg with Lifetime Achievement Award

“I am a judge, born, raised and proud of being a Jew,” said Ginsburg.

Ruth Bader-Ginsburg with Israeli Chief Justice Esther Hayut at Genesis Prize Ceremony, July 4, 2018