Sami Rohr

Amir Tibon wins 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

Journalist and author Amir Tibon awarded 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book The Gates of Gaza, which chronicles the 10/7 massacre and its impact on communities along the Gaza border through personal testimony, historical context, and reporting.

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Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature goes to Hebrew author

Iddo Gefen’s “Jerusalem Beach” wins award as organization expands prize to non-English language works.

Memoir by Menachem Kaiser wins Sami Rohr prize

‘Plunder,’ Menachem Kaiser’s memoir about reclaiming his family’s Polish home, wins Sami Rohr prize.

Ilana Kurshan wins $100,000 Jewish Literature Sami Rohr Prize

American immigrant to Israel wins Jewish literature prize for memoir highlighting effect of Talmud study on her life.