Prize

One lucky Israeli wins NIS 40 million in highest lottery jackpot since 2024

NIS 40 million is the legal maximum in the regular Lotto draw, with the Double Lotto standing at NIS 80 million, making it one of the largest prize pools available in Israel. 

Lottery tickets (illustrative)
 Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 27, 2025 General view of runners on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon, April, 2025.

Escort error derails U.S. half marathon leaders

Hana accepting her prize at the announcement of the 2026 Laureates in Montreal on November 13, 2025.

The composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music

PRIZE-WINNING composer Lior Navok.

Israeli Lior Navok wins prestigious Engel Prize for Ukraine war composition


Prestigious Blavatnik Awards granted to Israeli scientists, all from the Weizmann Institute

The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the New York Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday the names of the three laureates.

 Blavatnik awards for young scientists in Israel announces 2024 laureates. March 26, 2024.

TAU Faculty of Engineering Zarhy and Studio Pez win Rechter Prize for Young Architects

Zarhy won the prize for designing the Faculty of Engineering at the Tel Aviv University.

 TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY’S Engineering Research Building.

Palestinian prisoner writes book in Israeli prison, nominated for award

While in prison, Basim Khandaqji wrote a book that was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

 Basim Khandaqji and the cover of his book, "A Mask, The Colour of the Sky"

‘Jerusalem Post’ movie critic wins prize for children’s book 

Prize winners in the contest come from the United States, China, Japan, Germany, Argentina, France, and Iran.

 Hannah Brown

Winners of the Danielle Sonnenfeld Prize announced after 800,000 Israelis vote

The prize for outstanding medical professionals was set up in memory of mensch Danielle Sonnenfeld, who died before completing her dream of becoming a doctor.

Danielle Sonnenfeld Prize ceremony, September 2023.

'Israel Earth Prize': Win a million shekels for environmental innovation

According to Union Motors, the Toyota importer in Israel, the aim is to promote environmental initiatives in Israel for a better world.

 Win a million shekels for environmental innovation

The Jerusalem Film Festival announces its winners

Lila Avilés won the Best Director Award for the film, Totem.

 EMOS AYENO, winner of the Anat Pirchi Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film.

Izhar Ashdot, Rami Kleinstein receive ACUM Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievements Awards are given by the ACUM Board of Directors for the recipient's contribution to Israeli music and culture.

 Israeli singer-songwriter Izhar Ashdot. June 22, 2013.

A Great Honor: 2023 Ramniceanu Prize awarded to Prof. Amnon Shashua

In addition, the Kadar Family Award for outstanding research 2023 was awarded by the TAU’s Board of Governors to four scholars conducting exciting research.

 2023 Ramniceanu Prize  Awarded to Prof. Amnon Shashua

LIVE: Tel Aviv University bestows honorary degree to SpaceIL founder Morris Kahn

Among this year's recipients are researchers and leaders from all over the world.

 Tel Aviv University