The Nefesh B�Nefesh Sylvan Adams Bonei Zion Prize is be awarded to inspirational English-speaking Olim who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel

Nefesh B�Nefesh will honor the nine recipients of the 2017 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B�Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize on Monday, 2 Tammuz at the Knesset in Jerusalem in the presence of Minister of Regional Cooperation Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Aliyah Sofa Landver.

The award recognizes Olim from English-speaking countries who have made a major impact on the State of Israel. At the Knesset, Minister Hanegbi will address the audience regarding the immense contributions of English-speaking Olim and the positive impact they make every day to Israeli society.

The Bonei Zion Prize recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim who have helped Israel in a meaningful way by encapsulating the spirit of modern-day Zionism and contributing in significant ways towards the State of Israel. Recipients were chosen by a prestigious panel of committee members in the following categories: Science & Medicine; Community & Non-Profit; Education; Israel Advocacy; Arts, Culture & Sports; and Young Leadership.

A truly inspirational group of honorees include:

• Professor Benjamin W. Corn, Head of the Institute of Radiotherapy at Ichilov Hospital in the field of Science and Medicine
• Beth Steinberg, Director and Co-Founder of Shutaf Inclusion Programs and Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Theater in the Rough in the field of Community and Non-Profit
• Rabbi Chaim Brovender, Founder and Rosh Yeshiva of WebYeshiva.org in the field of Education
• Professor Gerald Steinberg, President of NGO Monitor and Professor of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University in the field of Israel Advocacy
• Yoram Raanan, Contemporary Jewish Artist in the field of Arts, Culture & Sports
• Captain Libby Weiss, Head of the Social Media Department in the IDF Spokesperson�s Unit in the field of Young Leadership
• Scott Neiss, Founder and Executive Director of the Israel Lacrosse Association in the field of Young Leadership

In addition, Professor Alice Shalvi will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions in shaping the status of women in Israel through education and advocacy. Professor Eliezer Jaffe z�l, who recently passed away, will also be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments in nonprofit and philanthropic giving, raising awareness and support for Israeli citizens in need.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)