Michael R. Bloomberg has just been awarded the first "Genesis Prize," a prize that the organizers are terming the "Jewish Nobel Prize." The NY Times (Oct 21) explains that the prize "aims to honor 'exceptional people whose values and achievements will inspire the next generations of Jews.'"
The prize was created by a group of Russian-Jewish oligarchs and is administered in partnership with the government of Israel. The Times goes on to say that this award "is open to those who have succeeded in various fields, including science, the arts, business and diplomacy."
Although not specifically stated, it appears that only Jews are eligible to receive this award. Or are there, perhaps, non-Jews who may be meet the criteria of "exceptional people whose values and achievements will inspire the next generation of Jews." I certainly hope so. As a Jew I can easily declare that I was inspired by the "values and achievements" of many non-Jews and went on, hopefully, to do the same for both Jews and non-Jews.
Jewish success in science, arts, business, etc. is not restricted to inspiration from other Jews!
The prize was created by a group of Russian-Jewish oligarchs and is administered in partnership with the government of Israel. The Times goes on to say that this award "is open to those who have succeeded in various fields, including science, the arts, business and diplomacy."
Although not specifically stated, it appears that only Jews are eligible to receive this award. Or are there, perhaps, non-Jews who may be meet the criteria of "exceptional people whose values and achievements will inspire the next generation of Jews." I certainly hope so. As a Jew I can easily declare that I was inspired by the "values and achievements" of many non-Jews and went on, hopefully, to do the same for both Jews and non-Jews.
Jewish success in science, arts, business, etc. is not restricted to inspiration from other Jews!
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