EMET_PRIZE_2017

The significance of the EMET prize
Award Committee member
Chairman of the Israel Federation
of Bi-National Chambers of Commerce and Industry
JAIME ARON
“The prize, for me, means, first of all, the strength of the ties,
the natural and profound and true ties, between the Jewish
people from the Diaspora with the State of Israel. Second, it
means, for me, that we are supporting the fight for excellence
in Israel. Third, by giving the prize, we recognize the
excellence of those people in Israel who receive the prize.”
Award Committee member
General Legal Counsel to the Prime Minister’s Office
“[This prize represents] academic achievement at
the highest level. We look for unique contributions
– whether their achievements will serve society as a
whole as much as possible."
SHLOMIT BARNEA FARGO
Award Committee member
Chairman of the National R&D Council
“Emet is a Hebrew acronym for omanut (art), mada (science) and
tarbut (culture). Which means it is everything. It’s not only in the
sciences or only in academics. For me, I would like the public to
speak about people who did something significant for the society
or the state, and not only football players or singers.”
MAJOR GENERAL (Ret)
PROF. ISAAC BEN ISRAEL
Award Committee member
Head of the Prime Minister’s Office National Economic Council
"The prime minister gives out very few prizes. We know that
whoever wins the EMET prize, usually goes on to win the Israel
Prize. That’s because the EMET prize is very important. I’m very
proud to be part of the award committee. The winners are
exceptional, because they are the best in their fields - they give
something to humanity, to the public. The EMET Prize is an
opportunity for the public to openly acknowledge their efforts."
AVI SIMHON
The Jerusalem
Report
May 2017
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