2008 Ctegories  Categories for 2008 Exact Sciences: Chemistry Life Sciences: Genetics Social Sciences: Education Humanities: Middle East Studies Culture and Art: Music
 
 
Choreographer Rina Schenfeld - Director and Founder, Rina Schenfeld Dance Theater
The Emet Prize is awarded to Rina Schenfeld for being a dancer, teacher and productive and innovative choreographer and a curious researcher. She has contributed greatly to Israeli dance through her unique character as a dancer and created a new standard for excellence, diligence and innovation.


Prof. Noam Sheriff - Music Director, Israel Symphony Orchestra
The Emet Prize is awarded to Prof. Noam Sheriff for being a multi-faceted musician: a composer, conductor, interpreter, lecturer and teacher who has left his personal and distinguished mark on his works. His abounding talent and impressive imagination in his works have earned him renown in Israeland around the world and he has thereby brought honor to Israel.