genesis prize

Barbra Streisand is getting the next ‘Jewish Nobel,’ in prize’s return to celebrity tradition

Streisand will donate her $1 million Genesis Prize winnings to groups that aid the environment, advance women’s health, combat disinformation and aid Ukraine

By Jackie Hajdenberg May 1, 2023 1:00 pm

Spielberg? Streisand? Gadot? You can vote for the next Genesis Prize winner.

The shortlist of nominees also includes Elana Kagan, Sacha Baron Cohen, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and Marc Benioff.

September 16, 2020 10:12 am

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones will host the 2020 Genesis Prize ceremony in Jerusalem

A special event will honor the cinematic legacy of Kirk Douglas, who died earlier this month, and his connection to Jerusalem.

February 26, 2020 1:16 pm

Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky named 2020 Genesis Prize recipient

By Laura E. Adkins December 9, 2019 11:15 pm

Robert Kraft announces foundation to combat anti-Semitism at Genesis Prize ceremony

By Marcy Oster June 20, 2019 5:38 pm

Genesis Prize advisory board member resigns over Robert Kraft honor

By Marcy Oster March 13, 2019 12:03 pm

Genesis Prize stands behind Robert Kraft despite prostitution charges

By Josefin Dolsten February 28, 2019 5:09 pm

Natalie Portman reportedly told Genesis Prize she was canceling over events in Gaza

April 24, 2018 12:35 pm

Actress Natalie Portman named winner of $1 million ‘Jewish Nobel’

November 7, 2017 7:40 am

Artist Anish Kapoor named winner of $1 million ‘Jewish Nobel’

February 5, 2017 7:05 pm

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