Award

WIZO Sweden president to receive royal medal for advancing Yiddish recognition

The recognition is widely viewed as a milestone for Sweden’s Jewish community, particularly at a time when concerns about antisemitism are growing across Europe.

WIZO Sweden President Susanne Sznajderman-Rytz.
President Isaac Herzog, Yeros, and her father Tesfaye.

Sister of missing Haymanut Kasau honored as family slams police over stalled investigation

Jane Yolen and her most famous book, "The Devil's Arithmetic."

Jane Yolen, whose The Devil’s Arithmetic became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez presents the Commander's Cross of the Order of Civil Merit to Francesca Albanese, an Italian human rights expert, at Moncloa Palace on May 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Francesca Albanese receives prestigious award from Spanish Prime Minister


Vladimir Putin presents Russian army's chief rabbi with a state award

This award was given to Gurevich while Russia is currently at war with Ukraine and a very sensitive time for Jews in Russia.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference in Minsk, Belarus December 19, 2022.

How do politics, violence, psychology, colonization intersect? - Dan David Prize winner

Decolonizing psychiatry is a movement and framework aimed at challenging and transforming the Western-centric approaches and assumptions that dominate the field of psychiatry.

 DR. ANA Antic. ‘I think it is very important to understand the relations between mental illness, violence and politics.’

Designer Stuart Weitzman receives award for education of Sephardi Jews

The Doña Gracia Prize is an annual award given for outstanding achievements that represent, defend, and promote the universal values of Judaism.

 FHJ President David Hatchwell giving the Dona Gracia Award to Stuart Weitzman.

Israeli startup wins prestigious Aviram Award in Morocco

At the final event, former US President Bill Clinton made an appearance alongside senior officials from the Clinton Global Foundation. 

 ZIV AVIRAM (left) is seen speaking via Zoom with former US president Bill Clinton at the Aviram Awards ceremony.

15 outstanding Israeli high school students receive Ramon Award

The recipients of the award receive a stipend in recognition of their voluntary activism and initiative in their communities.

 Winners of the 2022 Ramon Price.

Bavarian PM awarded Lord Jakobovits award for promotion of Judaism

Dr. Markus Söder has "demonstrated a deep commitment to preserving Jewish life in Germany and Europe."

The president of the Jewish community in Munich and Upper Bavaria Dr. Charlotte Knobloch, Dr Markus Söder and Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt.

Barbra Streisand awarded tenth anniversary Genesis Prize

The “Jewish Nobel” will celebrate six decades of Streisand’s contributions to cinema and music and her commitment to improving the world


Israel Prize recipient stresses need to resolve judicial reform crisis

The recipients of the Israel Prize included scientists, academics and social activists from throughout Israeli society.

 2023 Israel Prize ceremony

Israel Police officer who threw stun grenade at protestor receives award

Superintendent Meir Swissa received a certificate of excellence even though he is currently under investigation in Internal Affairs.

 Israelis block the Ayalon highway and clash with Police in Tel Aviv during a protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul on March 23, 2023.

Kan is the big winner in Israeli TV awards

Kan was slated to be closed earlier this year but was kept open after the move was greatly protested.

 Gal Malka from ‘Dismissed’ accepts her award.