Yakir Yerushalayim ( he, יַקִּיר יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; en, Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem) is an annual citizenship prize in

Jerusalem Jerusalem (; he, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם ; ar, القُدس ) (combining the Biblical and common usage Arabic names); grc, Ἱερουσαλήμ/Ἰεροσόλυμα, Hierousalḗm/Hierosóluma; hy, Երուսաղեմ, Erusałēm. i ...

, inaugurated in 1967. The prize is awarded annually by the

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of the City of Jerusalem to one or more residents of the city who have contributed to the cultural and educational life of the city in some outstanding way.Nominations for Yakir Yerushalayim
/ref> Prize recipients must be over 65 years old. They are selected by a five-panel committee appointed by the mayor, which reviews the candidates and selects a long-time resident of Jerusalem whose work on behalf of the city or life story is an inspiration to others. The award ceremony is held on

Yom Yerushalayim Jerusalem Day ( he, יום ירושלים, ) is an Israeli national holiday that commemorates the "reunification" of East Jerusalem (including the Old City) with West Jerusalem following the Six-Day War of 1967, which saw Israel occupy East ...

. Recommendations for the award are submitted by city council members. The final selection among the nominees takes place in the spring.No Yakir Yerushalayim for Reform rabbi
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* {{Cite web, title = City of Jerusalem official website – select "יקירי העיר ירושלים" – Recipients of Yakir Yerushalayim award, by year , url = http://www.jerusalem.muni.il/jer_main/defaultnew.asp?lng=13(in

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