The 2025 Goldziher Prize Opens for Submissions
The Goldziher Prize has announced its 2025 call for entries, seeking journalists and digital creators whose work illuminates stories of solidarity between Jews and Muslims. At a time when discourse is dominated by violence, polarization, and the rise of both Islamophobia and antisemitism, the prize seeks to highlight overlooked narratives of cooperation, connection, and hope.
Beyond the Binary of Conflict
Mainstream coverage often reduces Jewish–Muslim relations to a framework of conflict. The Goldziher Prize encourages storytelling that moves past this binary to explore the deeper truths — the relationships sustained by shared history, high-level diplomacy, everyday acts of decency, and a stubborn hope for something better.
The 2025 competition specifically invites journalism and opinion pieces that may grapple with contradictions and uncertainties but ultimately broaden public understanding. From accounts of international negotiations to local community collaborations, the prize values work that sparks curiosity and challenges stereotypes.
Honoring a Legacy
Named in honor of Ignác Goldziher, a 19th-century Hungarian scholar of Islam who championed cross-cultural understanding, the prize reflects his legacy of dialogue and respect. By awarding monetary prizes to journalists and creators worldwide, the Goldziher Prize continues to recognize excellence in storytelling that brings to light new and nuanced perspectives.
In spotlighting these stories, the organizers hope to expand collective vision and trace pathways toward resolution in an era overshadowed by division.
For more details on the prize and entry guidelines, visit The Goldziher Prize.