For 1st time, public involved in choice; Director wins $1 million award in recognition of contribution to cinema, philanthropic works, efforts to preserve the memory of Holocaust

Natan Sharansky, recipient of the $1 million prize in 2019, funded competition of tech companies with 'most promising' innovations to fight the pandemic

Former prisoner of Zion to donate $1 million award to support organizations in Israel and abroad that work to fight the disease and provide relief to victims

Hollywood couple 'look forward to returning to Israel' for annual ceremony in which award will be given to Natan Sharansky; tribute to be paid to Kirk Douglas

Statement says joint decision made after 'incorrect' interpretation that prize is political; announcement comes 2 years after Natalie Portman refused to accept award from Netanyahu

NFL team owner and philanthropist accepts Genesis Prize in Jerusalem, laments 'disconcerting times' for Israel in announcing new initiative

New England owner traveling with 15 current and past footballers, to receive Genesis Prize in Jerusalem on Thursday

Patriots owner to visit next week to collect prestigious Genesis Prize, marking his first major public appearance since being indicted on solicitation charge

While admitting decision deviates from traditional once-a-year-philanthropy, organization says support for second attempt at moon landing represents fund's goal of inspiring Jews