An annual competition designed to recognize outstanding essays written for the writing program in the English Department.

Naomi Handelman was born in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a dedicated teacher of English who spent much effort solving the problems of teaching English as a second language. A Senior Teacher in the English Department, Naomi passed away in 1986.

Recent Recipients of the Naomi Handelman Prize:

2008: Merav Galili
2007: Eyal Rahav
2006: Raz Elmaleh
2005: Shai Edrei
2004: Anat Asta