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. 

From right to left, Irit Oren Gunders and Zuri Dabush.
US President Donald Trump gestures while boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 20, 2026.

Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day

Prof. Ofer Merin, IFCJ President Yael Eckstein, and Prof. Jonathan HaLevy.

Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance

US President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.

'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day


Dead Sea Scrolls expert to receive Israel Prize in Jewish studies

“I am pleased and moved by the decision to award me the prize, which represents the state’s recognition of scientific and research achievements,” Prof. Elisha Qimron said of the honor.

Prof. (Emer.) Elisha Qimron

‘Settlement Prize’ to be awarded 1st time in history of Israel Prize

A category has been added to the Israel Prize awarded annually on Independence Day.

AGNES KELETI receives the Israel Prize from Education Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem

Creating a better generation

EMET Prize winners committed to achieving excellence.

THE EMET PRIZE was envisioned as being the Israeli equivalent of the Nobel and, in fact, most Israeli Nobel winners first received the Emet

David Grossman wins Man Booker Prize

Israeli author beats out Amos Oz, 4 others for prestigious literary award.

Novelist David Grossman

A day defined by unity

Hundreds of thousands of students from around the world participated.

The Jerusalem Unity Prize

Weizmann professor to receive Israel Prize for groundbreaking cancer research

The Israel Prize is largely regarded as the state’s highest honor.

Weizmann Institute of Science

'The Israeli Nobel' opens 2017 nominations

The EMET Prize is given "for excellence in academic and professional achievements that have far-reaching influence and make a significant contribution to society."

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates 2016 EMET Prize laureates in Jerusalem last month.

Wholewheat bread in their hospital - Dr. Bishara Bisharat and Samar Tamawi should receive the Israel Prize

The Jerusalem Post

Following Maimonides

In the Middle East and across the globe, we have begun to leave the Stone Age and enter into the Age of Wisdom.

Solar power

New Israel Fund awards Breaking the Silence $20,000 consolation prize

Following the controversy, the New Israel Fund decided to raise the award money for the group, though in the end it raised nearly four times the original prize money.

Rivka Carmi