Sapir Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (2008) Winner
Zvi Yanai
ツヴィ・ヤナイ
Zvi Yanai
Pen Names:
Sandro Toth（birth name）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1935-06-09 （Pescara, Italy）
- Died
- 2013-12-16 age 78
- Nationality
- Israeli
- Languages
- Hebrew, English, Italian
- Religion
- Catholicism (later self-described atheist) Baptized in 1942
- Residence History
- Immigrated to Mandatory Palestine (later Israel) → Sent to Kibbutz Ramat David
Career
- Occupations
- civil servant, author, editor, IBM employee, science administrator
- Active Years
- 1955-2013
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary (details unknown) | — | — | — | 不明 | — |
Seminary (details unknown)
Period:
不明
Converted to Catholicism in childhood and studied for the priesthood; details are unclear.
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
Zvi Yanai was a civil servant who contributed to the promotion and popularization of science in Israel and is regarded as a pioneer in bringing science to the public. He headed the Ministry of Science from 1993 to 1997 and initiated innovative programs for science outreach. He also edited the periodical Mahshavot and contributed to public intellectual discourse.
Quotes
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He was "a pioneer who opened up the world of science to the layman."
Source: Statement by Peri (reported) (2013)
Trivia
- Birth name was Sandro Toth.
- Born 1935 in Pescara, Italy.
- Converted to Catholicism in 1942 and reportedly studied for the priesthood.
- Immigrated to Mandatory Palestine at age 10 and was sent to Kibbutz Ramat David.
- Worked for IBM-Israel for many years before serving in public office.
- Headed Israel's Ministry of Science from 1993 to 1997.
- Worked as editor of the periodical Mahshavot (Thoughts).