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.

Israeli Nobel laureate Ada Yonath pictured in 2016.
AVIYA, SHIMON, holding his sister’s grandson, and Aviya’s daughter Tahel.

The miracle that shaped Israel Prize winner Avi Rivkind’s life and career - opinion

US President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor

From right to left, Irit Oren Gunders and Zuri Dabush.

Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder


Alex Lubotzky wins Israel Prize for math, computers

The prize committee wrote that Prof. Lubotzky is one of the world’s leading researchers in group theory.

Hebrew University campus

Prof. Sergiu Hart to receive Israel Prize in economic research, statistics

Education Minister Naftali Bennett approved the recommendation of the prize committee headed by Prof. Yoav Benjamini.

Hebrew University campus

Israel Prize laureate Haim Gouri dies at 94

Surrounded by his family, Gouri died at his home in Jerusalem in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning.

Israeli poet Haim Gouri

Dead Sea Scrolls expert to receive Israel Prize in Jewish studies

“I am pleased and moved by the decision to award me the prize, which represents the state’s recognition of scientific and research achievements,” Prof. Elisha Qimron said of the honor.

Prof. (Emer.) Elisha Qimron

‘Settlement Prize’ to be awarded 1st time in history of Israel Prize

A category has been added to the Israel Prize awarded annually on Independence Day.

AGNES KELETI receives the Israel Prize from Education Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem

Creating a better generation

EMET Prize winners committed to achieving excellence.

THE EMET PRIZE was envisioned as being the Israeli equivalent of the Nobel and, in fact, most Israeli Nobel winners first received the Emet

David Grossman wins Man Booker Prize

Israeli author beats out Amos Oz, 4 others for prestigious literary award.

Novelist David Grossman

A day defined by unity

Hundreds of thousands of students from around the world participated.

The Jerusalem Unity Prize

Weizmann professor to receive Israel Prize for groundbreaking cancer research

The Israel Prize is largely regarded as the state’s highest honor.

Weizmann Institute of Science

'The Israeli Nobel' opens 2017 nominations

The EMET Prize is given "for excellence in academic and professional achievements that have far-reaching influence and make a significant contribution to society."

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates 2016 EMET Prize laureates in Jerusalem last month.