![]() Israeli restaurant Zahav named best in US by James Beard AwardsA modern Israeli restaurant that brings the authentic flavors of Israel’s cultural heritage to Philadelphia.![]() Survivor Edward Mosberg awarded 'Order of Merit' from PolandOn eve of Holocaust memorial day, US citizen and Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg bestowed ‘Order of Merit’ from the President of Poland.![]() Bringing halacha into the 21st centuryWho made the greatest contribution towards making Jewish law accessible in the modern world this past year?![]() Angela Davis will get award after allBirmingham Civil Rights Institute, after rescinding award to Davis allegedly due to Jewish complaints over her BDS support, reverses course.![]() Etgar Keret wins Israel’s most prestigious literary prizeIsraeli writer Etgar Keret is the winner of the Sapir Prize, Israel’s most prestigious literary award.![]() Mayor partially retracts blame of Jews over Angela DavisBirmingham mayor partially retracts blame of Jews for getting award rescinded from pro-BDS ex-Black Panther. But he still blamed some Jews.![]() Birmingham mayor blames Jews after ex-Black Panther denied awardMayor of Birmingham said a civil rights institute withdrew an award for activist Angela Davis due to pressure from the Jewish community.![]() Jared Kushner to receive Mexico’s highest award for foreignersWhite House senior adviser will receive Mexico’s 'Order of the Aztec Eagle' for his efforts in renegotiating the NAFTA trade deal.![]() Bal Harbour Mayor to be awarded 2018 Pursuit of Justice AwardGabriel Groisman to be awarded prestigious 2018 Pursuit of Justice Award by American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists.![]() Civic heroism award to be granted to Ari FuldPolice commissioner to grant award to Ari Fuld, who saved lives while struggling against the terrorist who stabbed him to death.![]() Book claiming malicious intent behind IDF not killing wins awardBook wins Women's Studies award with thesis that IDF shoots Palestinians 'to maim rather than kill' in order 'to control them.'![]() German music award scrapped over rappers' anti-Semitic lyricsOrganizers of Echo Music Awards say they will scrap main annual prize following protest over the anti-Semitic lyrics of this year's winners.![]() Special Knesset worker awarded Outstanding EmployeeEliezer Haitovitch, 35, who has Down's syndrome, has worked in Knesset for 10 years. Today awarded 'Outstanding Employee' for 2017.![]() European Medal of Tolerance awarded to Monaco's Prince Albert II2018 medal awards prince for 'exceptional personal leadership and inspiration to advance truth, tolerance and historical reconciliation.'![]() Duvdevan: 300 missions and award for excellenceThis past year, the elite IDF unit embarked on more than 300 missions and won the Chief of Staff's award for operational excellence.![]() Syria's White Helmets win human rights prizeEmergency responders organization wins Swedish human rights group's 'Right Livelihood Award.'![]() Israeli animators earn top prize at film festival'Scapegoat' wins first prize at annual New York film festival.![]() Katz Award registration opensFour winners who contribute to the application of Halakha in modern Jewish life will receive $25,000.![]() Swedes award journalist who delegitimizes IsraelOlof Palme Prize worth $75,000 given to Palestinian pastor and Israeli Gideon Levy for their fight against the 'occupation.'![]() Israeli Artist Wins 'Freedom of Expression' AwardCartoonist Avital Alter wins first award from the Universal Tolerance Organization for her work, and cites Jewish religious principles.![]() Samuel Eto’o Awarded European Medal of ToleranceFootball player awarded special award for his work against bigotry by leader of the European Jewish Congress (EJC).![]() Medal for Lt. Eitan, Hero of Protective Edge'Eitan,' to be awarded prestigious honor for rushing into Hamas terror tunnel to save Hadar Goldin, hy"d.![]() Shomron Regional Council Gets Financial AwardMinistry of the Interior presents award to Samaria council over financial transparency, disproving accusations of fraud.![]() Shimon Peres Wins Award at DavosPresident awarded for 'tolling the bell of peace and harmony'; uses the opportunity to launch more criticism at Rouhani.![]() Elie Wiesel Gets Presidential Medal of DistinctionAt emotional ceremony in NYC, President Shimon Peres presents noted Jewish leader and Holocaust survivor with Israel's highest civil medal.![]() Barbara Streisand to Receive Honorary DoctorateInternationally acclaimed singer and actress Barbra Streisand to receive honorary award from Hebrew University of Jerusalem next month.![]() Doctor who Fought Libel joins IDF Despite CancerDoctor who took on Arab libel is awarded for helping soldiers despite a serious illness.![]() Israel: Withdraw Award to Anti-Semitic JournalistIsrael has asked Hungary to withdraw a state journalism award given to a TV presenter who made derogatory remarks about Jews.![]() Italian President Awarded for 'Stand Against Evil'President of Italy honored for "uncompromising, unequivocal stand against evil of anti-Semitism" in Washington, D.C. |