Israel Prize
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.
Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder
Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day
Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance
Prof. Yair Zakovitch to receive Israel Prize in Bible Studies
"Yair Zakovitch is one of the most original biblical scholars in Israel and around the world," said the committee in its decision.
Jewish gymnast celebrates 100th birthday, honored by Olympic Committee
Ágnes Keleti, a retired Hungarian-Israeli Olympic and world champion artistic gymnast and coach, is considered the all-time most decorated Jewish gymnast in the world.
Ruth Gavison, champion of secular-religious reconciliation, dies at 75
Gavison worked tirelessly to bridge the divide between secular and observant Jews and to retain Israel’s character as both a democratic and Jewish state.
The Banai family: from vegetable market sellers to Israel Prize winners
The story of the Banai family and their impact on Israeli culture
Israel Prize laureate Professor Zeev Sternhell passes away at 85
Sternhell, who received the prize for his studies into political sciences, was known worldwide as an expert on fascism.
Meet Naomi Stuchiner winner of the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement
Stuchiner is a beacon of light in a world darkened by the coronavirus outbreak.
Meet Prof. Noam Vered, the 1st woman to win the Israel Prize for Talmud
As a child I felt that Talmud is a conversation that links people and creates joy and also has something different from everyday life, something higher and beautiful.
Beit Issie Shapiro founder to get Israel Prize for lifetime achievement
Naomi Stuchiner founded Beit Issie Shapiro almost 40 years ago, an Israeli organization dedicated to improving the life of children and adults with disabilities.
Sheba cancer scientist to receive Israel Prize for Medical Science
Prof. Rechavi has dedicated his life to researching the genetic aspects of various cancers, including RNA sequencing, and has published 330 scientific papers in various medical journals.
Israel Prize for Torah Literature awarded to Rabbi Yaakov Ariel
The 82-year-old Ariel is the former chief rabbi of Ramat Gan and a pillar of the religious Zionist community, but has not been free of controversy.