2023 Genesis Prize
The 2023 Genesis Prize was awarded to Jewish activists and NGOs supporting Ukraine following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1] It was the first time the prize was awarded to a group and not a specific individual.[2]
Background
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many Jewish and Israeli organizations and individuals worked to help alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine.[3][4] The Genesis Prize Committee chose to recognize their efforts with the prize.
Ceremony
A typical ceremony was not held in 2023 but rather in 2025, to mark the third anniversary of the invasion, the various grantees assembled to share best practices and learn from each other. This was held at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Tel Aviv.[5][6]
Aftermath
Consistent with the theme, The Genesis Prize Foundation provided grants to NGOs dedicated to alleviating the suffering in Ukraine.[7][8]
References
- ^ "2023 Genesis Prize Awarded to Ukraine Activists". The Media Line. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "2023 Genesis Prize awarded to Jewish activists supporting Ukraine". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "Genesis Prize 2023 Honors Jewish Activists and NGOs, including Hadassah". Hadassah. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "Genesis Prize – aka the 'Jewish Nobel' – to Recognize Jewish Activists Defending Ukraine". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "Actor Liev Schreiber: 'US aid cuts are exacerbating Ukraine's suffering'". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "Stan Polovets and Natan Sharansky host event marking 3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine". Genesis Prize. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "This year's 'Jewish Nobel' is a group prize, going to Jewish activists supporting Ukraine". JTA. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "2023 Genesis Prize awarded to Jewish activists supporting Ukraine". Madan. Retrieved 2025-05-10.