2016 Genesis Prize

none The 2016 Genesis Prize was awarded to Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman. This was the third awarding of the Genesis Prize. right|125px|thumb|Itzhak Perlman third winner of the Genesis Prize Background PerlmanItzhak Perlman's Genesis Prize is an instrument for others' success https://www.timesofisrael.com/itzhak-perlmans-genesis-prize-is-an-instrument-for-others-success 2025-02-04 Times of Israel en was awarded the Prize after Michael Bloomberg received it in 2014With $1m Genesis Prize, Itzhak Perlman Eyes a More Inclusive World https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/with-1m-genesis-prize-itzhak-perlman-eyes-a-more-inclusive-world/ 2025-02-04 eJewish Philanthrophy en and Michael DouglasItzhak Perlman awarded Israel's $1 million Genesis Prize https://symphony.org/itzhak-perlman-awarded-israels-1-million-genesis-prize/ 2025-02-04 Symphony en in 2015. He was chosen for his "story of overcoming extraordinary personal challenges to excel as one of the world's great musicians and humanitarians."Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman wins 2016 Genesis prize https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/dec/14/renowned-violinist-itzhak-perlman-wins-2016-genesis-prize 2025-02-04 Guardian enMaestro And Humanitarian: Violinist Itzhak Perlman wins the Genesis Prize. https://www.thejewishnews.com/culture/arts/maestro-and-humanitarian-violinist-itzhak-perlman-wins-the-genesis-prize/article_8f4af3a0-c2ec-5da5-8401-46c1e8303540.html 2025-02-04 Detroit Jewish News en Ceremony The prize giving ceremony took place at the Jerusalem Theater in June 2016. The ceremony was hosted by actress Helen Mirren. The prize was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Helen Mirren to present Genesis Prize and appear at Jerusalem Cinematheque https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/helen-mirren-to-present-genesis-prize-and-appear-at-jerusalem-cinematheque-457300 2025-02-04 Jerusalem Post en The ceremony featured pieces performed by the Ra’anana Symphony Orchestra, as well as music played by Israeli graduates of the Perlman Music Program.Musical Tribute to the fiddler of the world https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-musical-tribute-to-the-fiddler-of-the-world/ 2025-02-04 Times of Israel en Aftermath The $1 million prize money was doubled after Roman Abramovich matched it.A big tent for all https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/a-big-tent-for-all-498929 2025-02-04 Jerusalem Post en With this money, in Perlman's honor The Genesis Prize Foundation and Jewish Funders Network launched Breaking Barriers, a program to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of Jewish communal life.Matching Grants Honoring Itzhak Perlman will Support Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Jewish Life https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/matching-grants-honoring-itzhak-perlman-will-support-inclusion-of-people-with-disabilities-in-jewish-life/ 2025-02-04 ejewish philanthropy en The Genesis Prize Foundation also collaborated with Matan-United Way in Israel to support a competition for funding that would go to organizations in Israel focused on supporting those with disabilities.Itzhak Perlman announces recipients of his Genesis prize money https://www.timesofisrael.com/itzhak-perlman-announces-recipients-of-his-genesis-prize-money/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1770219951435711&usg=AOvVaw0dJVDfRM5oDiec9hfumyAt 2025-02-04 Times of Israeli en Funds were also given to the Yiddish Book Center to support its work on Yiddish language instruction and oral history,Itzhak Perlman Shares Genesis Prize with Yiddish Book Center https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/language-literature-culture/heft-notebook/itzhak-perlman-shares-genesis-prize-yiddish-book-center 2025-02-04 Yiddish Book Center en the Tel Aviv Conservatory for a new Perlman-Genesis String Project, and a rehabilitation center in Herzliya for children and adults with impaired mobility.Itzhak Perlman to Donate $1 Million Jewish Genesis Prize to Israeli Charities https://theviolinchannel.com/itzhak-perlman-donate-million-jewish-genesis-prize-israeli-charities/ 2025-02-04 Violin Channel en References Category:2016 awards Category:Genesis Prize