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Jane Yolen, whose The Devil’s Arithmetic became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Scholars say The Devil’s Arithmetic cemented Yolen's legacy as a leading writer for young Jewish readers, praised for blending time travel with historical authenticity.

Jane Yolen and her most famous book, "The Devil's Arithmetic."
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez presents the Commander's Cross of the Order of Civil Merit to Francesca Albanese, an Italian human rights expert, at Moncloa Palace on May 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Francesca Albanese receives prestigious award from Spanish Prime Minister

“Yan Zeng is gaining recognition both as an award-winning designer and as a trusted judge shaping international standards in design and media.”

With a MUSE Win and Major Jury Roles, Yan Zeng Emerges as a Designer to Watch

Aerial view of the Technion Israel Institute of Technology.

Technion launches new aerospace prize to honor legends and trailblazers


Wartime films get Ophir Award nominations 

The Ophir Awards will be presented at a ceremony on September 16 in Tel Aviv.

 ‘THE BOY,’ ‘Come Closer,’ and ‘Highway 65’ with Idan Amedi and Tali Sharon, are up for Ophir Awards.

Founding chief rabbi of West Bank's Efrat receives lifetime achievement award

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin received a lifetime achievement award during the Saad Conference earlier this month.

Founder of the Ohr Torah Stone Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, and the founding Chief Rabbi of Efrat, received a lifetime achievement award at the Saad Conference on August 1. 

Awarding the first Castel Prize in memory of artist Zeev (Laszlo) Kun

Zeev Kun and his artwork will endure, enriching us for decades and centuries after his death.

 Zeev Kun in his studio with Alek D. Epstein.

'Courageous principal' and 'inspiring teachers': Tzemach David Award honors Israeli educators

Teachers 'enable the next generation to be even better than this one'.

 And the inspiring teacher award goes to...

Women's journalism award rescinded over winner's pro-terrorism comments

Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini had her Courage in Journalism Award rescinded by the International Women's Media Foundation.

 Smoke rises after Israeli airstrikes, of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 19, 2023

WZO presents Ted Comet with award for his Zionist activities for the State of Israel

"Ted Comet’s initiative to march in New York with pride for Israel is a tremendous contribution to national morale" says Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization, awarded Ted Comet a certificate of appreciation for his Zionist activities.

Prestigious Charlemagne Prize awarded to President of Conference of European Rabbis

This award is considered the most prestigious award given to individuals and leaders for work done in the service of European unification.

 Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt

Hadassah presents: ‘18 American Zionist Women You Should Know’

The list consists of both Jews and non-Jews, of American-born women, American immigrants and Americans who have made aliyah.

 Samantha Malcar, a tourist from Canada, walks with an Israeli flag as she visits the site of the Nova festival, where people were killed and kidnapped during the October 7 attack by Hamas gunmen from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, January 25, 2024.

Organization of American States Secretary-General honored for work countering antisemitism

OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro is honored for his efforts against antisemitism at a Washington symposium organized by CAM and B’nai B’rith International.

 Luis Almagro, OAS Secretary General (23/2/2017)

Peres Center awards female heroes of October 7 and the Hamas war

Among the recipients are those who provided service to the state of Israel through hasbara and Israel advocacy. Recipients also included health professionals and IDF soldiers.

 Recipients of the awards at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, February 28, 2024.