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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft awarded the Genesis prize

Businessman has pledged $1m award for the prize known as the ‘Jewish Nobel’ to initiatives that combat antisemitism
Robert Kraft, a US businessman and philanthropist, will be awarded the prize, known as the ‘Jewish Nobel’, in a ceremony in Jerusalem in June. Photograph: Michael Conroy/AP

The owner of the New England Patriots football team has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Genesis prize for 2019, and has pledged his $1m award for initiatives that combat antisemitism.

Robert Kraft, a US businessman and philanthropist, will be awarded the prize, known as the

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