The Yehuda Amichai Prize

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Yehuda Amichai Prize for Hebrew Poetry
CountryIsrael
Presented byMinistry of Culture and Sport; Jerusalem Municipality
Reward₪60,000

The Yehuda Amichai Prize for Hebrew Poetry is a prestigious Israeli literary award established in memory of the poet Yehuda Amichai. The prize is awarded annually by the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sport, together with the Jerusalem Municipality. It is considered one of the most respected and influential awards in the fields of Hebrew literature and poetry, recognizing outstanding achievement and significant contribution to modern Hebrew poetry.

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History

The prize was founded to honor Yehuda Amichai's legacy and to encourage excellence in Hebrew poetic writing. For many years, the chair of the board of trustees was Prof. Dan Laor. Since 2023, the board has been chaired by Prof. Giddon Ticotsky. In recent years, the monetary award has been ₪60,000.

Past Recipients

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References

  1. "Two Poets Win Yehuda Amichai Prize". The Forward. April 3, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2025.