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Jewish Ledger Stevie Wonder earns Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize (JNS) Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder was awarded Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize on Tuesday, Feb. 6, along with a group of laureates in the arts and sciences. The “Superstition” singer received the award for “his tremendous contribution to music and society enriching the lives of entire generations of music lovers,” according to a statement from Israeli President Reuven Rivlin’s off...

Stevie Wonder performs for former President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org – Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder was awarded Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize on Tuesday along with a group of laureates in the arts and sciences. The “Superstition” singer received the award for “his tremendous contribution to music and society enriching the lives of entire generations of music lovers,” according to a statement from Israeli Pr...

Feb 10, 2021 This year’s winners join a distinguished group of Wolf Laureates, around three dozen of whom have gone on to win Nobel prizes in the past. By United with Israel Staff and AP Israel’s Wolf Prize, which is bestowed upon individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences, was awarded on Monday at an event hosted by President Reuven Rivlin. This year, the award was given to three scientists whose breakthroughs in RNA research helped Israel battle the coron...

Stevie Wonder was awarded Israel’s Wolf Prize, headlining a group of laureates in the arts and sciences receiving the prestigious recognition.

This year's winners join a distinguished group of Wolf Laureates, around three dozen of whom have gone on to win Nobel prizes in the past.

Play audio 1XChange playback rate from 1 to 1 Mute audio The winners of the prize conferred by the Israel-based Wolf Foundation are Professors Joan Steitz of Yale University, Lynne Maquat of the University of Rochester and Adrian Krainer of the Cold Spring Harbor laboratory.  The acclaimed prize, awarded "for achievements in the interest of mankind," is given out each year in different categories of the arts and sciences, and laureates receive 100,000 dollars. The Israeli foundation has awarde...