2015 Genesis Prize

none The 2015 Genesis Prize was awarded to actor and producer Michael Douglas. It was the second awarding of the Genesis PrizeMichael Douglas awarded $1 million Jewish Nobel https://www.philanthropy.com/news/michael-douglas-awarded-1-million-jewish-nobel/ 2025-02-04 Philanthropy enMichael Douglas awarded Israel's $1 million Genesis Prize https://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/250709 2025-02-04 Israel Hayom he after it was first awarded to Michael Bloomberg in 2014.Michael Douglas wins 2015 Genesis Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/michael-douglas-wins-2015-genesis-prize/ 2025-02-04 Times of Israel en right|125px|thumb|Michael Douglas second winner of the Genesis Prize Background Douglas was chosen "both for his professional achievements and for his passion for his Jewish heritage and the Jewish state."Michael Douglas wins $1 million Genesis Prize https://forward.com/fast-forward/212794/michael-douglas-wins-1m-genesis-prize 2025-02-04 Forward en On hearing the news Douglas said,“I share this award with my family, who encouraged me in my exploration of the Jewish faith. I hope these teachings and values will be part of the legacy in the world that I leave for my children and those who follow.”Michael Douglas awarded $1 million Genesis Prize https://www.sajr.co.za/douglas-awarded-1-million-genesis-prize/ 2025-02-04 South Africa Jewish Report en Ceremony The prize giving ceremony took place at the Jerusalem Theater in June 2015.Genesis fetes Michael Douglas at Jerusalem gala https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/genesis-fetes-michael-douglas-at-jerusalem-gala-406555 2025-02-04 Jerusalem Post en The ceremony was hosted by Jay Leno and Bar Refaeli.Michael Douglas Receives $2 Million Genesis Prize in Israel https://variety.com/2015/film/news/michael-douglas-israel-benjamin-netanyahu-genesis-prize-1201523352/ 2025-02-04 Variety en The prize was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Natan Sharansky.Actor Michael Douglas receives honorary award in Jerusalem https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/michael-douglas-receives-honorary-award-in-jerusalem/2015/06/18/483589da-1603-11e5-8457-4b431bf7ed4c_video.html 2025-02-04 Washington Post en Aftermath The $1 million prize money was doubledMichael Douglas given the Jewish Nobel https://www.thejc.com/news/world/michael-douglas-given-the-jewish-nobel-wk6dd53x 2025-02-04 Jewish Chronicle en after Roman Abramovich matched it.Genesis Prize to fund outreach efforts to intermarried Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/genesis-prize-to-fund-outreach-efforts-to-intermarried-jews/ 2025-02-04 Times of Israel en With a non-Jewish mother, Douglas was inspired to donate the money to organizationsActor Michael Douglas awarded $1 million genese prize in israel https://www.jewishpressgulfcoast.com/articles/actor-michael-douglas-awarded-1-million-genesis-prize-in-israel/ 2025-02-04 Jewish Press Gulf Coast en supporting intermarried families seeking a connection to the Jewish community. One grant was given to Hillel for programs it conducts to engage children from intermarried families and then a competition administered by The Genesis Prize Foundation and Jewish Funders Network resulted in funding toto 28 organizations from 7 countries. References Category:2015 awards Category:Genesis Prize