The Charles Bronfman Prize

2015 Recipient Rebecca Heller

Director + Co-founder

International Refugee
Assistance Project

www.refugeerights.org

Creating and enforcing a system of rights for refugees around
the world
2015

2014 Recipient Sam Goldman

Founder + Executive Director

d.light

www.dlightdesign.com

Creating new freedoms for people without reliable power so they can enjoy a brighter future2014

2013 Recipient   Eric Rosenthal

Founder + Executive Director

Disability Rights International

www.disabilityrightsintl.org

FIGHTING SEGREGATION AND ABUSE OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WORLDWIDE2013

2012 Recipient   Eric Greitens

Founder + CEO

The Mission Continues

www.missioncontinues.org

CHALLENGING POST-9/11 VETERANS TO SERVE AND LEAD IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES2012

2011 Recipient Karen Tal

Former Principal Co-Founder

The Bialik-Rogozin School + Education Insights

www.tovanotb.org

BELIEVING IN
CHILDREN'S POTENTIAL.
ENSURING THEIR
RIGHT TO ACHIEVE.
2011

2010 Recipient Sasha Chanoff

Founder + Executive Director

RefugePoint

www.RefugePoint.org

RESCUING AND RESETTLING AT-RISK AND FORGOTTEN REFUGEES2010

2010 Recipient Jared Genser

Founder + President

Freedom Now

www.freedom-now.org

FREEING PRISONERS
OF CONSCIENCE WORLDWIDE
2010

2009 Recipient Mike Feinberg + Dave Levin

Co-Founders

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)

www.kipp.org

TRANSFORMING
THE FACE OF
PUBLIC EDUCATION
2009

2008 Recipient Rachel Andres

Founder

Jewish World Watch Solar Cooker Project

www.solarcookerproject.org

KEEPING DARFUR REFUGEE WOMEN SAFE FROM VIOLENCE
2008

2007 Recipient Amitai Ziv

Founder + Director

MSR – The Israel Center for Medical Simulation

www.msr.org.il

PROMOTING SAFETY
AND QUALITY HEALTHCARE THROUGH SIMULATION-BASED MEDICAL EDUCATION
2007

2005 Recipient Alon Tal

Founder

Adam Teva V’Din +
Arava Institute


www.arava.org

www.adamteva.org.il

ESTABLISHING ISRAEL
AS A MODEL IN ENVIRONMENTALISM
2005

2004 Recipient Jay Feinberg

Founder + Executive Director

Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation

http://www.giftoflife.org/

FACILITATING LIFE SAVING MARROW AND STEM CELL TRANSPLANTS2004

The Charles Bronfman Prize recognizes young humanitarians whose work is inspired by their Jewish values and is of universal benefit to all people. Its goal is to recognize dynamic leaders whose innovation and impact serve as inspiration for the next generations.

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Upcoming Deadline

Fall Announcement

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
EARLY NOVEMBER

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Featured Recipient
Activities 

Eric Greitens | Resilience:
Hard-Won Wisdom
for Living a Better Life

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Recognizing The Honorable James D. Wolfensohn Chairman of the International Panel of Judges 
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