Scribe is very pleased to announce that The Charles Bronfman Prize has named Etgar Keret, internationally acclaimed Israeli author, storyteller and filmmaker, as the 2016 Prize recipient in recognition of his work conveying Jewish values across cultures and imparting a humanitarian vision throughout the world.
Etgar was in Australia recently promoting his book The Seven Good Years and had a fantastic response from audiences, with many commenting on his warmth and good humour. His work has been published in 46 languages, including Farsi, and has been featured in numerous publications including The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Le Monde, The Paris Review, and National Public Radio.
This is the first time that The Charles Bronfman Prize has been awarded to a storyteller. Stephen Bronfman, on behalf of the Prize founders, said, 'Etgar Keret is an important international voice who speaks of the Jewish condition in contemporary terms and demonstrates that writers can play an influential and critical role within society.’
Etgar said, 'If I had the choice to either become a better writer or a better person, I would choose, with no hesitation, the latter option. I feel that The Charles Bronfman Prize sets the same priorities, being given not only for talent and excellence but more than anything, for the genuine attempt to make a change and shape the world we live in.’
The Prize is accompanied by a $100,000 award. For more information on Charles Bronfman, the prize, and the announcement, see here.
