Abraham Geiger Award
The 2008 Abraham Geiger Award was conferred upon HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, as a voice for global sustainability, reconciliation and interreligious understanding. HRH received the 2008 Abraham Geiger Award in commemoration of the liberal thinker of Judaism, Abraham Geiger (1810–1874). The award ceremony was held in Berlin on 4 March 2008. Prince Hassan follows in the footsteps of Cardinal Karl Lehmann, Alfred Grosser, Emil Fackenheim and Susannah Heschel, past recipients of the Award.
"Honouring the President Emeritus of the World Conference of Religions for Peace underlines Prince Hassan's courage in defending pluralism, promoting understanding among different cultures and enhancing dialogue between Jews, Muslims and Christians. The Prince's efforts to promote understanding between the Islamic and Western Worlds are crucial at a time when we seem to be drifting apart, with perceived differences appearing to overwhelm the many things we have in common, both culturally and religiously."
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