Genesis Prize

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

The CNN commentator and civil rights advocate said the Jewish people remain “the most microscopic minority” and warned against abandoning Israel.

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.
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

Former hostage Liri Albag hugs actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

Strengthening human infrastructure


Genesis Prize Foundation to infuse $1 million in women’s rights in Israel

“Over 70 years of its existence as an independent country, Israel has achieved enormous progress in the field of women’s rights and ensuring equal opportunity for its women.”

Women's empowerment

Genesis Prize: We won’t rescind award from Natalie Portman

The foundation said the actress waived her right to the money back in December and showed ‘disrespect’ to Israelis.

Natalie Portman poses at the premiere for "Annihilation" in Los Angeles, California, US, February 13, 2018.

On Natalie Portman’s Decision Not to Attend the Genesis Prize Ceremony in Jerusalem

Genesis Prize Laureate Natalie Portman

Report: Natalie Portman first cited Gaza, not Netanyahu, for cancellation

Her representative worried it would not be "appropriate to hold the ceremony given the government actions and the recent escalation."

Genesis Prize Laureate Natalie Portman

Why everyone is wrong about the Natalie Portman Genesis Prize scandal

The Israeli-born actress doesn’t support BDS, isn’t an antisemite, might still donate the money and isn’t the first to skip the award ceremony.

Natalie Portman speaks onstage during The 2018 MAKERS Conference at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Open letter to Natalie Portman from an Israeli progressive

We are a family, indeed and you’ve made a mistake.

Natalie Portman poses at the premiere for "Annihilation" in Los Angeles, California, US, February 13, 2018.

Israeli Minister: Natalie Portman's decision borders on antisemitism

Peace Now starts pro-Portman campaign, using the slogan 'I’m with her'

Natalie Portman at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards show in Beverly Hills, California, US, January 8, 2017

Filmmaker Amos Gitai defends Portman’s ceremony boycott

‘Good artists were always critical’

Filmmaker Amos Gitai

Black swan

“I was sad to hear that Portman fell like a ripe fruit into the hands of BDS supporters,” Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev said.

Actor Natalie Portman speaks onstage at the Women's March in Los Angeles on January 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California

Natalie Portman: I'm not pro-BDS, I'm anti-Netanyahu

The Foundation will not confirm future of $2 million prize or ties with actress.

Natalie Portman poses at the premiere for "Annihilation" in Los Angeles, California, US, February 13, 2018.