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
Bequests to State of Israel contribute to continued academic research
There are many Jews and non-Jews who make bequests to the State of Israel or leave part or all of their estates to the State of Israel.
Report: Miriam Peretz pitched by Kahlon, Lapid, New Right to join politics
“Miriam Peretz has devoted her life to education and imparting the Jewish and Zionist heritage while conducting lectures to youth and soldiers."
Two classics come together
Yehoram Gaon Joins the IPO for a special concert of his songs
Grapevine: One man making a difference
A roundup of culture news across Israel.
To Natan Sharansky
When most of us think of Natan, we think of the attributes classically associated with him – tenacity, faith, humor, courage, optimism, brilliance and chutzpa.
Israel Prize winner Miriam Peretz: I won’t give up parts of my people
“If you miss one piece of the puzzle, the picture will not be complete, so I will not give up any part of my people."
After 70 years, a shift in Jewish immigration ideology
When newly-minted Israel Prize winner Natan Sharansky became the head of the Jewish Agency nearly 10 years ago, the former refusenik did what he does best: shake things up.
Actors Ze’ev Revach and Leah Koenig to light torch on Independence Day
Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev said the two artists provided an expression of “the beauty of Israeli culture” from both the East and West.
Yehuda Harel and Nava Ben-Zvi awarded year’s final Israel Prizes
The Israel Prize is largely regarded as the state’s highest honor.
Jewish Agency head Sharansky to get Israel Prize for immigration absorption
Education minister says Jewish Agency head "symbolizes the fulfillment of the Zionist dream,”
