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
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
Head of foundation that helps Jews settle in Jerusalem Arab neighborhoods wins Israel Prize March 16, 2017 4:29 pm