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Actress Helen Mirren to present "Jewish Nobel" in Jerusalem

 

JERUSALEM - Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren has agreed to host the award ceremony of Israel's Genesis Prize in Jerusalem.

 

Organizers of the award, known as "the Jewish Nobel," announced the selection of Mirren on Wednesday. The $1 million prize is being awarded to Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman for his accomplishments as a musician, teacher and advocate for the disabled.

 

"Dame Mirren has been an outspoken supporter of Israel, and we look forward to the elegance and grace she will bring to the ceremony," said Stan Polovets, co-founder and chairman of the Genesis Prize Foundation.

 

In a statement, Mirren said she was "honored and humbled" to host the ceremony. "My connection to Israel and the Jewish people has truly been a part of making me what I am today, and I am very excited to be returning to this great country," she said.

 

 


פרסום ראשון: 04.06.16, 17:21