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

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.

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.

Global

Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky named 2020 Genesis Prize recipient

Global

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

Israel

Genesis Prize advisory board member resigns over Robert Kraft honor

United States

Genesis Prize stands behind Robert Kraft despite prostitution charges

Israel

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

Global

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

Global

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

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