Hats off to the heroes and heroines in Israel’s existential battle As “Keepers of the Book,” we remember our friends for thousands of years. We also don’t forget our foes. Joseph Frager April 17, 2024
Israel Prize 2024 winners announced amid controversies Traditionally held in Jerusalem, this year's ceremony will take place in Sderot. April 12, 2024
Hebrew U. expert wins Israel Prize for raising awareness of Hamas atrocities Cochav Elkayam-Levy has been awarded the Jewish state's top honor for her work to raise global awareness regarding Hamas's Oct. 7 crimes. Amelie Botbol March 21, 2024
Israel Prize laureate Amnon Ben-Tor dies at 88 He was an “archaeology giant” and a “modern-day king of Hazor,” say colleagues. Aug. 26, 2023
Israel Prize laureate welcomes granddaughter same weekend IDF kills terrorist behind son’s death “Out of destruction, a new life grows,” Miriam Peretz wrote on Facebook announcing the birth. Aug. 11, 2022
Hebrew Book Week back in full force, even as Israeli literary giant is missed “Occasionally, I’ll meet editors there or famous illustrators, in which I case I get their autographs. It’s a big, exciting event,” says Shirley Waisman, a book illustrator and a coordinator of the Israel chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Faygie Holt and Israel Hayom June 17, 2022
When elites betray us Israelis Yair Golan and Oded Goldreich represent object lessons in moral failure. Douglas Altabef Jan. 9, 2022
Education minister denies Israel Prize to professor who supports university boycott Professor Oded Goldreich’s attorney, Michael Sfard, pronounced the result “a wretched decision that continues the trend of criminalizing left-wing positions.” Nov. 18, 2021
ZAKA head to step down, forfeit Israel Prize following allegations of sexual assault The Israel Police has opened an investigation into Yehuda Meshi Zahav, one of the country’s most respected figures, who has denied all accusations against him. March 14, 2021
