List of Israel Prize recipients

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This is a complete list of recipients of the Israel Prize from the inception of the Prize in 1953 through to 2022.

For each year, the recipients are, in most instances, listed in the order in which they appear on the official Israel Prize website. Note: The table can be sorted chronologically (default), alphabetically or by field utilizing the icon. Year Name Field Comments1953Jewish studiesPosthumously awarded prize, three years after his death. First recipient of the prize for Jewish studies. LiteratureOne of first two recipients of the prize for Literature. Also awarded the Israel Prize in 1958. One of first two recipients of the prize for Literature. EducationFirst female recipient of the Israel Prize. First recipient of the prize for Education. Social scienceFirst recipient of the prize for Social science. Medical scienceFirst recipient of the prize for medicine or Medical science. SculptureFirst recipient of the prize for any of the fine arts. Exact sciencesOne of the first two recipients of the prize for Exact sciences. Family relationship: Father of recipient Alexander Levitzki (1990, Life sciences). One of the first two recipients of the prize for Exact sciences.1954Jewish studiesFirst rabbi to receive the Israel Prize. HumanitiesAlso awarded the Israel Prize in 1974. First recipient of the prize for the Humanities. LiteratureAlso awarded the Israel Prize in 1958. EducationJurisprudenceFirst recipient of the prize for Jurisprudence or law. Exact sciencesLife sciencesFirst recipient of the prize for Life sciences. AgricultureFirst recipient of the prize for Agriculture. MusicFirst recipient of the prize for Music.1955Jewish studiesLiteratureExact sciencesLife sciencesMedical scienceFamily relationship: Sister of recipient Shlomo Hestrin (1957, Exact sciences). AgriculturePainting and Sculpture1956Jewish studiesRabbinical literatureFirst recipient of the prize for specifically Rabbinical literature. LiteratureChildren's literatureFirst recipient of the prize specifically for Children's literature. EducationSocial sciencesExact sciencesLife sciencesMedicineTheatreFirst recipient of the prize for the Theatre, acting or Stage arts.1957Jewish studiesHumanitiesPosthumously awarded Prize. LiteratureJurisprudenceEducationExact sciencesFamily relationship: Brother of recipient Sara Hestrin Lerner (1955, Medical science). MedicineAgricultureMusicRabbinical literatureChildren's literatureArchitectureFamily relationships: Father of recipients Ram Karmi (2002, Architecture) and Ada Karmi Melamede (2007, Architecture). First recipient of the prize for Architecture.1958Jewish studiesAlso awarded the Israel Prize in 1973. Rabbinical literatureFamily relationship: Grandfather of recipient Abraham Haim Halevy (2002, Agriculture). HumanitiesLiteratureAlso awarded the Israel Prize in 1954. Also awarded the Israel Prize in 1953. EducationOrganization – one of the first four organizations to receive the Prize. Social sciencesExact sciencesLife sciencesMedicineAgriculturePainting and SculptureOrganization – one of the first four organizations to receive the Prize. TheatreMusic1959Rabbinical literatureHumanitiesLiteratureLife sciencesFamily relationship: Brother of recipient Aharon Katzir (1961, Life sciences). AgriculturePaintingTheatreFamily relationship: Father of recipient Devorah Bertonov (1991, Stage arts).1960Jewish studiesEducationJurisprudenceTheatreMedicineExact sciences1961Rabbinical literatureHumanitiesLiteratureLife sciencesFamily relationship: Brother of recipient Ephraim Katzir (1959, Life sciences). AgricultureMusic1962Jewish studiesEducationSocial sciencesExact sciencesMedicineArchitecture1963Rabbinical literatureHumanitiesLiteratureLife sciencesPainting1964Jewish studiesJurisprudenceMedicineTheatre1965LiteratureEducationOrganization – the only organization to receive the Prize during the 1960s. Social sciencesExact sciencesAgricultureMusic1966Jewish studiesRabbinical literatureHumanitiesLife sciencesArchitecture1967LiteratureEducationJurisprudenceMedicinePainting1968Rabbinical literatureJewish studiesHumanitiesLiteratureEducationSocial sciencesJurisprudenceExact sciencesLife sciencesMedicineAgricultureSculptureTheatreDanceFirst recipient of the prize specifically for dance. Architecture1969Jewish studiesFamily relationship: Husband of recipient Bracha Qafih (1999, Special contribution to Society and the State). The first husband and wife to have both received the Israel Prize (followed by Elihu Katz [1989] and Ruth Katz [2012]). HumanitiesLife sciencesTheatreExact sciencesReturned the Prize in 1992.1970Rabbinical literatureLiterature posthumouslySocial sciencesMusicMedicine1971Jewish studiesEducationJurisprudenceAgriculturePainting1972HumanitiesLiteratureExact sciencesLife sciencesArchitectureSpecial contribution to Society and the StateFirst recipient of the Prize for "Special contribution to Society".1973Jewish studiesRabbinical literatureOrganization. Awarded in respect of Complete Israeli Talmud Institute project. HumanitiesLiteratureEducationAlso awarded the Israel Prize in 1958. Social sciencesExact sciencesLife sciencesMedicineAgriculturePaintingTheatreDanceArchitectureJurisprudenceSpecial contribution to Society and the StateOrganization. Prize awarded for the Encyclopedia of Jewish Communities (Pinkas HaKehillot) project. Yad Vashem also awarded the Israel Prize in 2003.1974Jewish studiesExact sciencesLife sciencesMusicSpecial contribution to Society and the StateAlso awarded the Israel Prize in 1954. First recipient of the prize who was a sportsperson.1975LiteratureEducationJurisprudenceTheatreSpecial contribution to Society and the StateSpecial contribution to Society and the State in community service1976Rabbinical literatureTechnology and EngineeringFirst recipient of the prize for Engineering or technology. Arabic linguisticsOne of the first two recipients of the prize for Arabic linguistics. Radio, Television and CinemaSpecial contribution to Society and the State1977History of the Jewish peopleLand of Israel studiesFirst recipient of the prize for the study or Knowledge of the "Land of Israel". GeographyFirst recipient of the prize specifically for geography. Cultural researchAgricultureDesignOne of first two recipients of the prize specifically for Design. DesignSculptureSpecial contribution to workSpecial contribution to industry1978Children's literatureHebrew languageLinguisticsFirst recipient of the prize specifically for linguistics. Social sciencesMedicineMusicSpecial contribution to Society and the State1979Jewish studiesHebrew lawEducationNatural sciencesTheatreTheatre1980History of the Jewish peopleJurisprudencePhysicsFirst recipient of the prize specifically for physics. PaintingSpecial contribution to Society and the State in the activity of perpetuating the memory of Israel's (fallen) sons (and daughters)Organization. Award also noted its founder Baruch Oren. Noted in the award to Yad LaBanim (in Petah Tikva). Special contribution to Society and the State for the environmentOrganization. Award also noted Amotz Zahavi, Azaria Alon and Yoav Sagi. Noted in the award to the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel.1981Rabbinical literatureMathematicsOne of first two recipients of the prize specifically for mathematics. MathematicsArabic Linguistics and Middle Eastern studiesculture of DanceSpecial contribution to Society and the State in socialOrganizationSpecial contribution to Society and the State in the service of well being, community and youth1982ChemistryFirst recipient to receive the prize specifically for chemistry. Acquisition of knowledge and love of the Land of IsraelAcquisition of knowledge and love of the Land of IsraelHebrew poetryHebrew poetryDemographicsThe only recipient to date of the prize for demographics. ArchitectureLand of Israel studiesSpecial contribution to Society and the State in work and industry1983HistoryOne of first two recipients of the prize specifically for history. HistoryLiteratureHebrew song (lyrics and melody)Hebrew song (melody)Hebrew song (lyrics)Special contribution to Society and the State for the advancement of Hebrew lawLifetime achievement1984Children's literatureHistory of scienceAgricultureAgricultureTheatreSpecial contribution to Society and the StateOrganization1985Yiddish LiteratureThe only recipient to date of the prize specifically for Yiddish Literature. Linguistics and Hebrew languageMedicineMiddle Eastern Jewish LiteratureOrganizationSpecial contribution to Society and the State1986Opinion journalismLifework in desert studiesLifework in EducationOrganization. Prize awarded jointly with Shulamith Katznelson. Jointly awarded with Ulpan Akiva. Organization. Prize awarded jointly with Gershon ZakJointly awarded with HaKfar HaYarokLfework in Sculpture (Land of Israel)Lifetime achievement1987Zionist historiographyThe only recipient to date of the prize specifically for Zionist historiography. Biblical interpretation and Rabbinical literatureEconomicsFirst recipient of the prize for economics. Engineering and TechnologyActing First Israeli Arab recipient of the prize1988Jewish studiesLife sciencesHebrew poetryHebrew LiteratureHebrew songSpecial contribution to Society and the State1989Hebrew Literaturestudy of the Hebrew languageExact sciencesSocial sciences His wife, Ruth Katz, received the Israel Prize in Musicology in 2012. SportsOrganization. One of the first two recipients of the prize specifically for sports. SportsOne of first two recipients of the prize specifically for sports. Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganization1990Jewish studiesHumanitiesLife sciencesFamily relationship: Son of recipient Jacob Levitski (1953, Exact sciences). PaintingSpecial contribution to Society and the State1991Jewish studiesLand of Israel studiesLawEconomicsExact sciencesStage artsFamily relationship: Daughter of recipient Yehoshua Bertonov (1959, Theatre). Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganizationspecial prize awarded to non IsraeliSpecial award in recognition of Mehta's devotion to Israel and to the IPO.1992Jewish studiesSocial sciencesLife sciencesArabic LiteratureFirst recipient of the prize for Arabic Literature. Hebrew poetry1993Hebrew LiteratureHebrew language and Jewish languagesHebrew language and general linguisticsHistoryPolitical scienceFirst recipient of the prize specifically for political science. Exact sciencesCommunications, Radio and TelevisionCommunications, journalism1994BibleOne of the first two recipients to receive the prize for Biblical studies. TalmudJewish thoughtLawEconomicsBiochemistryOne of the first two recipients to receive the prize specifically for biochemistry. Family relationship: Brother of recipient Shmuel Shtrikman (2001, physics). One of the first two recipients to receive the prize specifically for biochemistry. AgricultureMusicHebrew songcompositionSpecial contribution to Society and the StateOrganizationOrganization. Prize awarded jointly with Noga HaReuveni. Jointly awarded with the staff of Neot Kedumim.1995ArchaeologyFirst recipient of the prize for archaeology. GeographyJewish historyPsychologyFirst recipient of the prize specifically for psychology. EducationExact sciencesComputer sciencesFirst recipient of the prize for computer sciences. Hebrew poetryHebrew LiteraturePaintingSculptureArchitectureSpecial contribution to Society and the State1996Jewish languagesTranslation of Literature and poems to HebrewFirst recipient of the prize specifically for translation. Political scienceHistory of artFirst recipient of the prize specifically for history of art. Middle Eastern studiesgeneral LiteratureAgricultureMedicineStage arts – dramaticsStage arts – danceStage arts – theatrical scenerySpecial contribution to Society and the State1997Talmudic studiesJewish thoughtBiblical studiesRabbinical literatureRabbinical literatureLawLawMusicCommunicationsOne of the first two recipients of the prize for communications. Special contribution to Society and the State1998History of the Jewish peopleLand of IsraelArchaeologySocial workEducationSociologyAgricultureMedical scienceMathematicsPhysicsoriginal PoetryLiteratureArchitectureJointly awarded with Lipa Yahalom. Jointly awarded with Dan Tsur. DesignStage artsHebrew songSpecial contribution to Society and the State1999Jewish thoughtHebrew LiteratureHebrew languageJewish languagesoriginal Rabbinical literatureoriginal Rabbinical literatureGeneral historyMiddle Eastern studiesHistory of artGeographyMedicineAgricultureBiologyFirst recipient to receive the prize specifically for biology. CinemaOne of the first two recipients of the prize for Cinema. SportsSpecial contribution to Society and the StateFamily relationship: Wife of recipient Yosef Qafih (1969, Jewish studies). The only husband and wife to have both received the Israel Prize.2000Biblical studiesTalmudic studiesstudy of LiteratureLinguisticsPhilosophyPhilosophyChemistryEngineering and TechnologyComputer sciencesoriginal Hebrew LiteratureLiterature and PoetryPaintingPainting and SculpturePhotographyLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateMembers comprise Gavriel (Gavri) Banai, Yeshayahu (Shaike) Levi and Yisrael (Poli) Poliakov. Awarded as a member of Hagashash Hachiver.2001Jewish thoughtEducationLawMedicinePhysicsFamily relationship: Brother of recipient Nathan Sharon (1994, biochemistry). MusicSportsLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State2002PsychologyGeographyKnowledge of the Land of IsraelArchaeologyEconomicsAgricultureFamily relationship: Grandson of recipient Yosef Zvi HaLevy (1958, Rabbinical literature). ChemistryArchitectureFamily relationships: Son of recipient Dov Karmi (1957, Architecture) and brother of recipient Ada Karmi Melamede (2007, Architecture). DesignMediaJewish thoughtLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganization2003Talmud studiesJewish historyGeneral historySociologyGovernment studiesCriminologyOne of the first two recipients of the prize for criminology. BiologyEngineeringEarth sciencesTheatreLiteratureTranslationLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganization. Also awarded the Israel Prize in 1973, for the Encyclopedia of Jewish Communities (Pinkas HaKehillot) project.2004Biblical studiesLiteratureSocial workHistory of artBiochemistryMathematicsComputer sciencesStatisticsSculptureCinemaHebrew songLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State2005PhilosophyManagementHebrew language and LinguisticsLinguisticsMiddle Eastern studiesMedicinePhysicsPhotographyDanceLiteraturePoetryLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganization2006Jewish philosophyEducationLawAgricultureChemistryMusicMusicSportsLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganization2007GeographyKnowledge of the Land of IsraelPsychologyEconomicsBiologyEngineeringArchitectureFamily relationships: Daughter of recipient Dov Karmi (1957, Architecture) and sister of recipient Ram Karmi (2002, Architecture). DesignCommunicationsRabbinical literatureOrganizationLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateFolk singers group2008Talmudic studiesHistorySociologyPolitical scienceBiochemistryMathematicsComputer sciencesPaintingTheatrePosthumous receipt of Prize. LiteratureHebrew poetryHebrew translationLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganizationOrganization. Joint award to three Israeli women's organization, WIZO, Na'amat and Emunah.2009Biblical studiesLiteratureSocial workArchaeologyMedicinePhysicsSculptureCinemaHebrew songLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganization2010PhilosophyLiteraturePoetryHebrew LinguisticsGeneral Linguisticscriminologyadministrative scienceChemistryEarth sciencesAgriculturePhotographyDanceOrganizationLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the StateOrganization2011Jewish thoughtLife sciencesLegal researchEducationEngineeringVisual artsThe study of musicMembers of the selection Committee – Betty Olivero who was selected by N. Sheriff for the E. M. E. T. Prize in 2015 SportsLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State2012Mathematics and Computer sciencesPsychology Chemistry and PhysicsLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State EducationStatistics Hebrew Literature and poetrycommunications2013earth scienceLife SciencesHistory of the Jewish peopleJewish language and Literature ArchitectureSociology and AnthropologyStage artsLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State2014TalmudPhysics and Chemistry Plant pathology and entomologyHistory Jewish LiteratureMedicineVisual artsManagementLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State2015CinemaHebrew Literature and poetryMathematics and Computer scienceSocial work and CriminologyEast Asian studiesBiblical studiesLife sciences2016Chemistry & PhysicsLinguisticsHebrew songLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State Near Eastern studiesLife sciencesReligious studies and PhilosophyStage artsGeography, Archeology, and Land of Israel studies2017Sports Lifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State Life sciencesMusicEducationJewish thoughtEngineering2018LiteraturePhysicsEconomicsMathematics and Computer ScienceLifetime Achievement & Special contribution to Society and the State2019Archaeology Theater and Dance Dan YakirEnvironmental sciences, geology and atmospheric sciences2020Chemistry and PhysicsLifetime Achievement2021Hebrew LiteratureFilm ArtMathematics & Computer SciencesPrize blocked by politicians, Supreme Court decided in favourLife SciencesFar Eastern StudiesLiteratureSpecial contribution to Society and the State2022Moussa B. H. YoudimLife SciencesPhilosophy ResearchLinguistic ResearchIsraeli MusicEntrepreneurshipTheatreMiddle Eastern StudiesSpecial contribution to Society and the StatePhysicsSpecial contribution to Society and the State2023Amnon ShashuaSpecial contribution to Society and the StateYoram DinsteinLegal researchEmanuel PeledChemistry and Chemical engineeringAmal Nasser el DinSpecial contribution to Society and the StateRachel HaberSpecial contribution to Society and the State
In 1993, Yeshayahu Leibowitz was selected for the Israel Prize for "his life's work and special contribution to the society and the state," but after backlash from Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on political grounds, Leibowitz refused the prize in order to avoid "caus[ing a] tangle for the prime minister."