President Isaac Herzog is awarding the “President’s Medal” to “individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.” At a ceremony held at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, the medal is being awarded to Professor Avi Uri, retired Justice George Kara, author Galila Ron-Feder Amit, Professor Dina Porat, Dr. Yossi Vardi, Sheikh Mowafak Tarif, founder and chairman of the Center for Andalusian Culture and Liturgical Poetry in Israel Moti Malka, Dr. Miriam Adelson and Dr. Mathias Döpfner.