The Charles Bronfman Prize today announced the call for nominations from around the world for its 2018 award. Each year, the Prize celebrates the vision and endeavors of an individual or team under the age of 50 whose innovative humanitarian work, informed by Jewish values, contributes to the betterment of the world, inspiring future generations.

The Charles Bronfman Prize today announced David Lubell, Founder and Executive Director of Welcoming America, as its 2017 recipient for his work creating welcoming communities for immigrants and refugees. The Charles Bronfman Prize – and an award of $100,000 – is presented annually to an innovative and dynamic humanitarian under the age of 50 whose work is informed by Jewish values and has global impact that changes lives and inspires future generations.

The 14th annual Charles Bronfman Prize was awarded to Etgar Keret, internationally acclaimed Israeli author, storyteller and filmmaker, Thursday, May 11th at the New-York Historical Society. The Charles Bronfman Prize – and an award of $100,000 – is presented annually to an innovative and dynamic humanitarian under the age of 50 whose work is informed by Jewish values and has global impact that changes lives and inspires future generations. Keret was awarded the Prize by Charles Bronfman, and participated in a conversation with creator and host of public radio’s This American Life, Ira Glass.