Sapir Prize

Sapir Prize
Awarded forLiterary work published in Israel
CountryIsrael
Presented byMifal HaPayis
First awarded2000; 24 years ago (2000)
WebsiteSapir Prize (in Hebrew)

The Sapir Prize for Literature of Israel is a prestigious[1] annual literary award presented for a work of literature in the Hebrew language.[2] The prize is awarded by Mifal HaPayis (Israel's state lottery), and is a part of the organization's cultural initiatives. It bears the name of the late Pinhas Sapir, a former Finance Minister of Israel, and was first awarded in 2000.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Izikovich was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Wheelwright, Julie (February 16, 2002). "David Grossman in the language of love". The Independent.[dead link]