Israel Prize

He was selected to receive Israel’s highest honor. Then his political views drew criticism.

“Those whose hearts … are not dear to the State of Israel do not deserve the Israel Prize,” Israel’s education minister tweeted, alluding to his decision to withhold the prize from Oded Goldreich.

By Shira Hanau April 11, 2021 7:55 pm

Tel Aviv prof Vered Noam is first woman to receive Israel Prize in Talmudic Studies

Noam said that women still have a way to go before they have equality in the study of Torah and Talmud.

February 11, 2020 10:15 am

Natan Sharansky wins Israel Prize for promoting immigration to Israel

Other prize recipients announced in recent days include Miriam Peretz, who had two sons killed in combat, and former Foreign Minister David Levy.

March 18, 2018 4:02 pm

Cybersecurity pioneer to receive Israel Prize in technology and innovation

March 5, 2018 6:37 am

Alex Lubotzky once served in the Knesset. Now he’s an Israel Prize winner for math and computer science.

February 20, 2018 11:11 am

David Grossman named 2018 Israel Prize for Literature winner

February 12, 2018 11:35 am

Head of foundation that helps Jews settle in Jerusalem Arab neighborhoods wins Israel Prize

March 16, 2017 4:29 pm

At Independence Day launch, Knesset speaker decries ‘offensive discourse’

May 11, 2016 3:20 pm

Topol to receive Israel Prize lifetime achievement award

March 30, 2015 3:39 pm

Citing election, Netanyahu reverses dismissal of Israel Prize judges

February 13, 2015 7:24 am

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