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.
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After refusing Israel visit, Natalie Portman won't choose where Genesis prize money goes
The American actress said she would not visit Israel to accept the Genesis Prize as she did not want to appear to be endorsing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who would be speaking a the ceremony.
Israelis lament Natalie Portman dropping out of Genesis Prize
Likud MK Oren Hazan went a step further and called to revoke Portman's citizenship.
Genesis Prize cancels event after Natalie Portman declines Israel visit
The actress did not specify which events caused her distress.
Prize philanthropy: genesis prize and other awards set social agenda
“This prize is an action-oriented award; it allows the laureate to make a difference. The Foundation gives the laureate an opportunity to ‘re-gift’ the funds to a worthy cause."
Prize Philanthropy
Genesis Prize and other awards set social action agenda.
Genesis Prize laureate announces challenge grant on behalf of aid group
The $100,000 gift will be matched dollar for dollar by HIAS for donations made during Passover.
Artist Kapoor donates $1m. ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize to refugees
Winners of the Genesis Prize get to award one million dollars to organizations of their choice.
Kahn gives Genesis $1m. to help empower women
“It is a privilege to join forces with Morris Kahn, who is widely admired for his thoughtful and innovative philanthropy.”
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Ginsburg will be the inaugural recipient of the prize, which is being given to mark the 5th anniversary of the Genesis Prize, dubbed the "Jewish Nobel."
2018 'Jewish Nobel' goes to Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman said she was "deeply touched and humbled" by the honor.
