The Genesis Prize

Genesis Prize opens public nominations for 2027

Annual $1 million prize, known as the “Jewish Nobel,” is seeking nominations from around the world through Nov 30, with the public invited to nominate individuals recognized for their achievements

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A Genesis Prize Foundation graphic inviting the public to nominate candidates for the 2027 Genesis Prize
A superhero in every field. Gal Gadot.

Gal Gadot's $3m. Genesis Prize initiative funds 24 Israeli mental health and trauma care NGOs

Recipients include Make-A-Wish Israel, United Hatzalah, and CareGivers Israel. The grants will support treatment, trauma counseling, caregiver training, and social work services.

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KIND FOUNDER Dan Lubetzky in conversation with CNN contributor Van Jones at ADL's Never Is Now event at Javits Center on March 03, 2025 in New York City.

Van Jones joins Genesis Prize board, says humanity has ‘special responsibility’ to defend Jews

The CNN commentator and civil rights advocate said the Jewish people remain “the most microscopic minority” and warned against abandoning Israel.

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FOUNDER OF the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Morris Kahn in 2019.

'When I grow up, I want to be like you': remembering Morris Kahn's most productive years - opinion

Founder of the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets on why your seventies and eighties – and even nineties – can be your most impactful years.

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Michael Douglas begins speaking tour of college campuses amid rising anti-Israelism

Hollywood star sets out on speaking tour along with Natan Sharansky.

JANUARY 27, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER
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Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman awarded 2016 Genesis Prize

Perlman received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama last month.

DECEMBER 15, 2015ByJOSH DELL
GRAMMY-AWARD winning violinists Miri Ben-Ari (far left) and Itzhak Perlman take part in the America Israel Cultural Foundation’s 75th anniversary concert in New York.

Jewish Federations embrace intermarried couples

58% of US Jews have a non-Jewish spouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2015ByDANIELLE ZIRI
A man wears a kippa.

‘IMAGINE’ design competition for Genesis Prize statuette announced

The winner of the competition, entitled, IMAGINE: The Genesis Prize Design Competition, will be chosen by a committee of experts in the world of fine arts.

JULY 5, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Chairman of the Tate Gallery, Lord John Browne appointed chairman of the selection committee for the Genesis Prize Design Competition.

Education before ego

MAY 5, 2013ByERIC YOFFIE
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