2008 Ctegories  Categories for 2008 Exact Sciences: Chemistry Life Sciences: Genetics Social Sciences: Education Humanities: Middle East Studies Culture and Art: Music
 
 
Prof. Meir Benayahu
The EMET Prize is awarded to Prof. Meir Benayahu for his unique and in-depth contribution to the study of Jewish communities, Hebrew imprints, Rabbinic literature and Jewish wisdom, and ancient manuscripts, as well as the outstanding management of important scientific projects. His prolific research has enriched the study of Jewish history with a plentiful yield of important quality studies.


Prof. Emanuel Tov
The EMET prize is awarded to Prof. Emanuel Tov for his crucial contribution to the study of the Biblical text and the Septuagint, as well as the outstanding management of important scientific projects, first and foremost among them, the management of the Dead Sea Scrolls Publication Project and bringing their publication to completion. His prolific work constitutes a basic foundation of Bible studies in Israel and around the world. His completion of the Dead Sea Scrolls Publication Project opened a new chapter in the study of these texts.