Yakir Yerushalayim ( he, יַקִּיר יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; en, Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem) is an annual citizenship prize in
Jerusalem
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, inaugurated in 1967.
The prize is awarded annually by the
municipality
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The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
of the
City of Jerusalem to one or more residents of the city who have contributed to the cultural and educational life of the city in some outstanding way.
[Nominations for Yakir Yerushalayim](_blank)
/ref> Prize recipients must be over 65 years old. They are selected by a five-panel committee appointed by the mayor, which reviews the candidates and selects a long-time resident of Jerusalem whose work on behalf of the city or life story is an inspiration to others.[ The award ceremony is held on ]Yom Yerushalayim
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Recommendations for the award are submitted by city council members. The final selection among the nominees takes place in the spring.No Yakir Yerushalayim for Reform rabbi
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Recipients
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See also
* Israel Prize
The Israel Prize ( he, פרס ישראל; ''pras israél'') is an award bestowed by the State of Israel, and regarded as the state's highest cultural honor.
History
The Israel Prize is awarded annually, on Israeli Independence Day, in a state cer ...
References
External links
* {{Cite web, title = City of Jerusalem official website – select "יקירי העיר ירושלים" – Recipients of Yakir Yerushalayim award, by year , url = http://www.jerusalem.muni.il/jer_main/defaultnew.asp?lng=13(in Hebrew
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1967 establishments in Israel
Awards established in 1967
Culture of Jerusalem
Municipal awards
Israeli awards
Lists of Israeli award winners
Jerusalem-related lists