Genesis Prize

Smotrich flies to Washington to meet Latin American leaders, expand Isaac Accords

The minister is scheduled to return to Israel as early as Wednesday, after conducting an intensive marathon of meetings in the United States with key Latin American figures.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.
Openly discussing his personal affinity for Judaism, Argentina’s President Javier Milei says that he intends to convert to Judaism after leaving office.PremiumPremium

Israel’s biggest diplomatic win since the Abraham Accords came from Milei’s Argentina

Former hostage Liri Albag hugs actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

Strengthening human infrastructure

Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. January 5, 2025.

Gal Gadot directs Genesis Prize toward Israel’s post-October 7 recovery


Gal Gadot wins 'Jewish Nobel Prize' for hostage advocacy, defense of Israel

The actress has been awarded the Genesis Prize for her courage, drawing international attention to the hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7.

 Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025

The Isaac Accords: Building New Bridges Between Israel and Latin America

Genesis Prize Co-Founder and Chairman Stan Polovets and Ambassador Fitz Haney discuss President Milei’s bold vision, U.S. support, and the next frontier of Israel’s diplomacy

Co-Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation Stan Polovets presents the Genesis Prize to 2025 Laureate President Javier Milei of Argentina

Ending Israel's isolation: Milei receives Genesis Prize in Jerusalem for historic 'Isaac Accords'

President Isaac Herzog and Genesis Prize Foundation chairman Stan Polovets presented the award, praising Milei as a “moral voice of clarity” on the international stage.

 Argentina's Prime Minister Javier Milei receives the Genesis Prize at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, June 12, 2025.

Israel is 'cause of the West,' Javier Milei says during Western Wall visit

Milei declared, “My support for Israel comes from the heart, because I believe this is a just cause—the cause of the West. I will always stand by your side.”

 Argentinian President Javier Milei visits at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on June 9, 2025.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei wins 2025 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets praised Milei’s support for Israel, achievements in reforming Argentina’s economy, and pursuit of justice for AMIA terror victims.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets reflects on global antisemitism

Recently, the Jerusalem Post met with co-founder and CEO of the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets, who traveled to Greece, Israel, and the United Kingdom.

Genesis Prize Foundation Chairman Stan Polovets with President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the groundbreaking for the Holocaust Museum of Greece.

Genesis Prize marks tenth anniversary by honoring Barbra Streisand

The $1 million “Jewish Nobel Prize” was awarded to the iconic actor, director, producer, writer, and singer in recognition of her lifelong pursuit of social justice and being a “force for good.”

 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate Barbra Streisand receives a glass sculpture of a shofar from Genesis Prize Foundation co-founder Stan Polovets.

Genesis prize awarded to NGOs supporting hostages and their families 

The foundation also said that it would contribute to international awareness campaigns to ensure the plight of those held in Hamas captivity remain at the top of the global agenda.

 Genesis Prize Co-founder Stan Polovets (right) with Doron Zexer, who holds a picture of Edan Alexander, one of several lone soldiers he hosts in his home in Israel.

Why Henry Kissinger never got the 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

In the days following the passing of the eminent Jewish-American statesman, as well as in prior years, my colleagues and I were often asked why Kissinger was never awarded the Genesis Prize.

 Genesis Prize Co-Founder Stan Polovets meets with Dr. Kissinger in August 2019

Today’s Washington rally will be impressive - but what about tomorrow? - opinion

Massive rallies are also required at universities and media companies to demand they take action to swiftly curb antisemitism.

 Anti-Israel demonstration at Harvard University. Time for the local Jewish community and Jewish Harvard alumni to show our strength