Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren will host the third annual Genesis Prize award ceremony this Thursday, June 23, at the Jerusalem Theater. At the event, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present the Genesis Prize to the 2016 Laureate, world-renowned Israel-American violinist Itzhak Perlman.
Perlman was chosen as this year’s laureate due to his unique contributions to humanity as a musician and educator, his accomplishments on behalf of individuals with disabilities around the world, and his loyalty to the State of Israel. The prize will be dedicated to supporting special initiatives chosen by Perlman, including programming to enhance accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities and acceleration for the development of talented young musicians.
