The Mark and Hania Liebherber Prize is an award given to encourage religious tolerance in Israel and has been awarded by the Schechter Institute for Jewish Studies since 1997 for a significant contribution to achieving religious tolerance and cultural openness in Israel.
The award was established following the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995 at the initiative of Rabbi Mark Lieber, one of the leaders of the Jewish community in North America and his wife Dr. Hania Lieber. The award includes a $ 40,000 grant. The award winner was selected by a public committee and demonstrated his commitment and commitment. To the principles of democracy and tolerance combined with the values of Judaism.
In 2011, Yehoram Gaon won an award for his contribution to religious tolerance and openness and his contribution to culture in Israel.
Prof. David Golinkin, President of the Schechter Institute,'s reasoning for the award was "It was decided to award the prize to singer Yehoram Gaon for Lifetime Achievement and that for over 50 years he has brought hearts between Jews and Jews and between Judaism and the people of Israel, Jerusalem songs and Ladino songs."
