The Genesis Prize recognizes and celebrates Jewish talent and achievement, honoring individuals for their accomplishments and commitment to Jewish values. About Mission

January 14, 2025: Today, The Genesis Prize announces President of Argentina Javier Milei as the 2025 Genesis Prize Laureate, the first time the award, known as “The Jewish Nobel Prize,” has been bestowed upon a head of state.

The mission of the Genesis Prize is to foster Jewish identity, inspire Jewish pride, and strengthen the bond between Israel and the Diaspora.

The Genesis Prize, also known as the "Jewish Nobel", celebrates Jewish talent and achievement. Learn how we select our Genesis Prize Laureates.

The Genesis Prize (פרס בראשית) seeks to recognize individuals who have attained excellence and international renown in their chosen professional fields, and whose actions, in addition to their achievements, embody the character of the Jewish people through commitment to Jewish values, the Jewish community and/or to the State of Israel.

Jun 6, 2024 · The 10 th anniversary Genesis Prize was awarded to Streisand in recognition of her lifelong pursuit of social justice and commitment to being a “force for good.” The Genesis Prize was established in 2014 when New York City Mayor, businessman and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg was announced as its inaugural laureate.

On January 14, 2025, The Genesis Prize Foundation announced the 2025 Genesis Prize was awarded to President of Argentina Javier Milei, marking the first time the award has been bestowed upon a head of state.

Feb. 28, 2024 - Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation announced that it is awarding the 2024 Genesis Prize – dubbed “the Jewish Nobel Prize” by Time magazine – to Israeli organizations providing treatment, counseling and support to the released and rescued hostages and their families. The Foundation will also contribute to the ...

The Genesis Prize (פרס בראשית) seeks to recognize individuals who have attained excellence and international renown in their chosen professional fields, and whose actions, in addition to their achievements, embody the character of the Jewish people through commitment to Jewish values, the Jewish community and/or to the State of Israel.

The Genesis Prize Foundation is registered in Israel as a non-profit Public Benefit Company (PBC) and is controlled and managed by its employees, who are the sole shareholders. The operations of the Foundation are funded by a $100 million endowment established in 2013.