Hebrew University awards honorary doctorates to three Nobel laureates and special prize to father of Carmel Gat
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem awarded honorary doctorates to ten individuals, including three Nobel laureates, a Turing Award winner, and members of the Azrieli family. The Rothberg Prize for Jewish Education was given to Eshkol Gat, father of Carmel Gat, who was kidnapped and murdered in Hamas captivity.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem yesterday (Monday) awarded honorary doctorates to ten individuals, including three Nobel laureates in economics, a Turing Award winner, and three members of the Azrieli family. During the ceremony, held as part of the 89th Board of Trustees meeting, the Rothberg Prize for Jewish Education was also awarded to Eshkol Gat, father of Carmel Gat, who was abducted and murdered in Hamas captivity. Among the honorary degree recipients: Prof. Joshua Angrist (Nobel 2021), Prof. Joel Mokyr (Nobel 2025), Prof. Alvin Roth (Nobel 2012), Prof. Shafi Goldwasser (Turing 2012), Dana Azrieli, Dr. Naomi Azrieli, and Dr. Sharon Azrieli. The Bublick Prize was awarded to Prof. Eliezer Rabinovici. University President Prof. Tamir Shefer said the recipients represent the best of human endeavor.