Prize

Hebrew University start-up wins Asper Prize for approach to cancer treatment

ViVac Pharma receives NIS 100,000 award for its work on programmable RNA immunotherapies targeting solid tumors.

ViVac Pharma celebrates winning the 2026 Asper Prize at Hebrew University. From left: Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Dr. Lior Nissim, Keren Leshem, Gail Asper and Dr. Amnon Dekel.
The lottery winner.

Man wins NIS 64m. in Double Lotto: 'I buy excitement for NIS 66'

Lottery tickets (illustrative)

One lucky Israeli wins NIS 40 million in highest lottery jackpot since 2024

 Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 27, 2025 General view of runners on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon, April, 2025.

Escort error derails U.S. half marathon leaders


Legendary movie producer Moshe Edery to receive Israel Prize

Movie producer Moshe Edery, CEO of United King Films, was awarded the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement. His journey from humble beginnings to cinema tycoon was celebrated.

 Israeli actor Adir Miller and Film producer Moshe Edery arrive to the lawsuit of the Nesher family against former Israeli Premier League soccer player Itzhak Asefa at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on January 30, 2022

'Photo of the Year' photographer of Shani Louk photo should be prosecuted - opinion

The Associated Press (AP) photograph, taken by freelance photographer Ali Mahmud, who accompanied the terrorists on October 7, has recently won the prestigious ‘Photo of the Year’ award.

 THE FOREIGN Ministry takes part in a social media campaign after the controversial choice for the photo award was reported. The ministry posted this photo and wrote: ‘This is how we want Shani Louk to be remembered. We will never forget you Shani. May her memory be a blessing.’

Prestigious Blavatnik Awards granted to Israeli scientists, all from the Weizmann Institute

The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the New York Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday the names of the three laureates.

 Blavatnik awards for young scientists in Israel announces 2024 laureates. March 26, 2024.

TAU Faculty of Engineering Zarhy and Studio Pez win Rechter Prize for Young Architects

Zarhy won the prize for designing the Faculty of Engineering at the Tel Aviv University.

 TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY’S Engineering Research Building.

Palestinian prisoner writes book in Israeli prison, nominated for award

While in prison, Basim Khandaqji wrote a book that was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

 Basim Khandaqji and the cover of his book, "A Mask, The Colour of the Sky"

‘Jerusalem Post’ movie critic wins prize for children’s book 

Prize winners in the contest come from the United States, China, Japan, Germany, Argentina, France, and Iran.

 Hannah Brown

Winners of the Danielle Sonnenfeld Prize announced after 800,000 Israelis vote

The prize for outstanding medical professionals was set up in memory of mensch Danielle Sonnenfeld, who died before completing her dream of becoming a doctor.

Danielle Sonnenfeld Prize ceremony, September 2023.

'Israel Earth Prize': Win a million shekels for environmental innovation

According to Union Motors, the Toyota importer in Israel, the aim is to promote environmental initiatives in Israel for a better world.

 Win a million shekels for environmental innovation

The Jerusalem Film Festival announces its winners

Lila Avilés won the Best Director Award for the film, Totem.

 EMOS AYENO, winner of the Anat Pirchi Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film.

Izhar Ashdot, Rami Kleinstein receive ACUM Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievements Awards are given by the ACUM Board of Directors for the recipient's contribution to Israeli music and culture.

 Israeli singer-songwriter Izhar Ashdot. June 22, 2013.