The Dan David Prize board said the nine are being recognized for “breakthrough achievements in the study of the past” in new and creative ways

The Associated Press

Natalia Romik had just returned to Warsaw from a five-week research trip through Kyiv’s sewers and caves, where she studies Jewish hiding places during the Holocaust, when she learned she had won the Dan David Prize.

Gillian Brockell, The Washington Post

At $300,000 per award, the Dan David Prize is significant for a couple of reasons. For one, it’s the biggest prize for scholars in history. Also, it will go to people in the early or middle stages in their careers, the better to enable them to advance their work.

Paul Karon, Inside Philanthropy

Headquartered at Tel Aviv University, endowment will give 9 scholars $300,000 apiece for achievements in study of human history

Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel

How a poor but resourceful immigrant in Tel Aviv found the machine that would ultimately earn his fortune.

The Promised Podcast, TLV1

Beginning in May 2022, The Dan David Prize is relaunching as an award that

Jerusalem Post Staff