We are proud to present the recipients of the
2019 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize

“As we celebrate our nation’s 70th year of independence, it is truly astounding to witness Israel’s development within every sector. We are honored to recognize these outstanding Olim, each building, improving and advancing their respective fields.”

Tony Gelbart
Nefesh B’Nefesh, Co-Founder & Chairman
  • 2019

    Science & Medicine

    Dr. Ora Paltiel

  • 2019

    Community & Non-Profit

    Leah Abramowitz

  • 2019

    Israel Advocacy

    Michael Dickson

    Executive Director of StandWithUs-Israel
  • 2019

    Culture, Arts & Sports

    Danny Hakim

    Founder & Chairman of Budo for Peace
  • 2019

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    Harold “Smoky” Simon

  • 2019

    Young Leadership

    Miriam Ballin, z”l

    Director, Psychotrauma & Crisis Response Unit, United Hatzalah
  • 2019

    Education

    Dr. Beverly Gribetz

  • Dr. Ora Paltiel

    2019

    Science & Medicine

  • Leah Abramowitz

    2019

    Community & Non-Profit

  • Michael Dickson

    2019

    Israel Advocacy

  • Danny Hakim

    2019

    Culture, Arts & Sports

  • Harold “Smoky” Simon

    2019

    Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Miriam Ballin, z”l

    2019

    Young Leadership

  • Dr. Beverly Gribetz

    2019

    Education