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Celebrated Jewish-American singer Barbra Streisand will receive a prize commonly known as the ‘Jewish Nobel' later this year, but in unusual circumstances, according to Haaretz. Streisand will be given the Genesis Prize at a ceremony in Los Angeles – a rare break with tradition for the prize, which is usually given in Israel. The Genesis Prize Foundation was established a decade ago and has since granted $1 million each year to individuals who have excelled in their fields while showing a commitment to ‘Jewish values'. Streisand will receive a special 10th Anniversary Genesis Price in addition…
