Terms & Conditions

The Risa Domb/Porjes Prize is awarded triennially to the best English translation of a full-length Hebrew book, fiction or non-fiction, of general interest and literary merit.

1. Eligibility

• The translation must have been first published in English between January 2022 and December 2024.
• Only complete works of fiction or non-fiction are eligible; technical, scientific, and reference works are excluded.
• Self-published translations are not eligible.
• The translator must have obtained the necessary rights to translate and publish the work.

2. Submission Process

• Submissions must be made by the translator or the publisher.
• An official entry form must be completed and submitted by the specified deadline.
• A copy of the original Hebrew text and the English translation must accompany the submission.
• All materials submitted become the property of the Jewish Literary Foundation.

3. Judging Criteria Submissions will be evaluated based on:

• Faithfulness to the original text
• Literary quality of the translation
• Clarity and readability in English
• Overall contribution to the appreciation of Hebrew literature

4. Prize Details

• The winner will receive a monetary award of £2,000.
• The prize will be presented at a ceremony organised by the Jewish Literary Foundation in partnership with the Society of Authors in February 2026.

5. Copyright and Publicity

• By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to participate in reasonable publicity activities related to the award.
• The Jewish Literary Foundation reserves the right to use the winner’s name and details of the translation for promotional purposes.

6. General Conditions

• The Jewish Literary Foundation reserves the right to disqualify any submission that does not meet the eligibility criteria.
• The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
• These terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

7. Eligibility Restrictions

• Employees, trustees, and contractors of the Jewish Literary Foundation, as well as their immediate family members (spouse, partner, parent, child, or sibling), are not eligible to enter or receive either prize.