Genesis Prize

Gal Gadot directs Genesis Prize toward Israel’s post-October 7 recovery

The matching-gifts program, launched with the Jewish Funders Network, supports NGOs helping Israelis cope with trauma, loss, and displacement after the October 7 massacre and ongoing conflicts.

Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. January 5, 2025.
 Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025

Gal Gadot wins 'Jewish Nobel Prize' for hostage advocacy, defense of Israel

Co-Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation Stan Polovets presents the Genesis Prize to 2025 Laureate President Javier Milei of Argentina

The Isaac Accords: Building New Bridges Between Israel and Latin America

 Argentina's Prime Minister Javier Milei receives the Genesis Prize at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, June 12, 2025.

Ending Israel's isolation: Milei receives Genesis Prize in Jerusalem for historic 'Isaac Accords'


Prize Philanthropy

Genesis Prize and other awards set social action agenda.

JFN Prize Panel: From left, Sana Britavsky, Deputy CEO, Genesis Prize Foundation; Karen Tal, CEO Tovanot B’Hinuch (Educational Insights); Shira Ruderman, Director, Ruderman Family Foundation. (Natasha Kuperman)

Genesis Prize laureate announces challenge grant on behalf of aid group

The $100,000 gift will be matched dollar for dollar by HIAS for donations made during Passover.

Anish Kapoor

Artist Kapoor donates $1m. ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize to refugees

Winners of the Genesis Prize get to award one million dollars to organizations of their choice.

Stan Polovets, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Genesis Prize Foundation poses with artist Anish Kapoor

Kahn gives Genesis $1m. to help empower women

“It is a privilege to join forces with Morris Kahn, who is widely admired for his thoughtful and innovative philanthropy.”

Morris Khan (left) poses with Natalie Portman and Genesis Prize Foundation chairman and co-founder Stan Polovets

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Ginsburg will be the inaugural recipient of the prize, which is being given to mark the 5th anniversary of the Genesis Prize, dubbed the "Jewish Nobel."

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

2018 'Jewish Nobel' goes to Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman said she was "deeply touched and humbled" by the honor.

Genesis Prize Laureate Natalie Portman

The Meaning and Impact of The Genesis Prize

The Genesis Prize Foundation’s new president weighs in on how the organization can help inspire and unite Jews.

Steve Rakitt (Courtesy)

Making the world a better place

The Genesis Prize strengthens the bond between Israel and the Diaspora, says Deputy CEO Sana Britavsky

Genesis Prize 2015 Laureate Michael Douglas with his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, Genesis Prize Ceremony MC Jay Leno and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.