Israel Prize
Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'
Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.
Trump to receive 2026 Israel Prize for 'special contribution towards the Jewish people'
Israel Prize-winning director Ram Loevy passes away at 85
Breaking the mold: The story of Israel Prize recipient Yonina Eldar - interview
Nurit Zarchi wins Israel Prize in Literature and Poetry
Zarchi has written more than 100 books in a variety of fields, including poetry, fiction novels and children literature, as well as essays and articles.
Prof. Eli Keshet to receive Israel Prize for his study of blood vessels
Keshet was born in Israel in 1945 and studied biology at the Hebrew University, and did his doctorate between the years 1970 and 1975. He was appointed a professor in 1993.
Actress, director Michal Bat Adam to receive Israel Prize
Bat Adam is best known internationally as an actress to for her lead performance in I Love You, Rosa (1972), directed by her late husband, Moshe Mizrahi, with whom she often collaborated.
University of Haifa prof. wins Israel Prize for Hebrew Literature
The Israel Prize is considered one of the state’s highest honors and is awarded in a ceremony on Independence Day.
Acclaimed U. of Haifa professor named Israel Prize winner in sociology
Prof. Ariela Lowestein has led studies analyzing the connection between the social interactions that elderly come across, and the degrees of their relationships with their families.
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.
