Israel Prize
Nobel Prize, Israel Prize laureate, Ada Yonath, dies aged 87
Professor Ada Yonath won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 and the Israel Prize in Chemistry in 2002. She was born in Jerusalem and worked at Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot.
The miracle that shaped Israel Prize winner Avi Rivkind’s life and career - opinion
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder
Druze community leader, former Likud MK Amal Nasser el-Din, passes away at 96
El-Din received numerous awards from the state for his work in the Druze community and in cross-community relations.
Former Israeli foreign minister, Mizrachi trailblazer David Levy dead at 86
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also mourned the loss, stating, "We never agreed on everything, but I had always admired his view that [publicly serving] is a calling."
Grapevine April 28, 2024: Israel Prize disputes
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Naomi Polani, veteran performer and director dies at 96
Along with being in the popular Israeli band "The Roosters," Polani founded and performed with other groups, choreographed, taught music around the country, and hosted radio music programs.
Iconic Israeli singer and actress Naomi Polani passes away at 96
In 2018, president Reuven Rivlin honored Polani with the President’s Award, which coincided with her 90th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state.
Grapevine April 3, 2024: Israeli dramas
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Grapevine: On parade
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israel Prize winners announced, among them Netanyahu critic Eyal Waldman
After this year's prize ceremony being roiled in controversy, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces the full list of winners of Israel's most prestigious prize.
Hebrew U legal expert to receive Israel Prize for work with October 7 victims
Israel's top prize for social advocacy and solidarity awarded to Hebrew U expert who advocated on behalf of October 7 victims and against antisemitism.
Education Minister Kisch backs down, to award Israel Prize this year
"I chose to change the initial decision and award the Israel prizes in the various categories, alongside the prize in the Revival category," the education minister stated on Wednesday.
