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The National Library of Israel for Educators

Explore teaching materials and tools to bring Jewish culture, history, and Israel into your classroom. NLI resources span a variety of subjects and age groups designed to enrich learning experiences and foster meaningful connections with Jewish identity. Dive into our lesson plans, creative activities, and games tailored to support your educational journey.

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The National Library of Israel for Educators

Tu Bishvat Teaching Resources

Explore educational resources that will help you bring Tu Bishvat to life in your classroom. Among the lesson plans and activities, you will discover rare historical documents such as a certificate for trees planted in Israel by British Jews in honor of King George V's reign, posters about preserving nature and taking care of trees, and pictures of tree-planting in Israel. 

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Women's Day Teaching
Materials

Get ready for Women’s Day by exploring the incredible stories of outstanding women in Israeli history! These resources offer educators engaging tools to inspire discussions about leadership, resilience, and innovation, empowering students with meaningful examples of female role models from the past and present.

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Popular Resources

Faces & Facets

Explore various components of Jewish community throughout history while reflecting on your own one!

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Time Capsule

Learn about five outstanding women who shaped the history of Israel!

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October 7

Discover a collection of materials dedicated to preserving memory and reflecting on what Israel Jewish communities around the world are going through.

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Curate & Create

Reflect on Israel and create an original Yom Ha'atzmaut poster!

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah  

This program consists of the modular, ready-to-use, 12 units, designed for interactive, creative and experiential learning.

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Family History Project

In this special project, students will dig deep into their family history and learn more about their origins through a variety of activities.

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Educators Community

Levy Cohen
Judaic teacher
France

The educational materials from the National Library of Israel are thoughtfully designed, offering rich, engaging content that inspires learning and meaningful connections to Jewish heritage.

Benjamin de Jong
Benjamin de Jong
Jewish Studies Educator
London, UK

The NLI’s resources are second to none. The breadth and depth of the materials available on an ever-growing platform cater for the needs of educators worldwide.

Mariel Seta
Israel Studies Educator
Los Angeles, USA

Last summer I participated in the NLI’s educator seminar which was indeed a gift! The connections I formed with fellow educators and the professionalism I experienced reaffirmed my belief in the unity of our people

Chanukah Teaching Materials
Chanukah Teaching Materials
Explore a variety of educational resources that bring the story of the Festival of Lights to life:
✨ Primary source materials to dive deep into history
✨ Creative activities to inspire students
✨ Interactive lesson plans that make learning fun and engaging


Chanukah Candle Lighting
Chanukah Candle Lighting
This lesson plan delves into the laws of Chanukah candle lighting and explores how the IDF soldiers celebrate Chanukah and light the menorah in unusual conditions.
Chanukah Across the Globe
Chanukah Across the Globe

Examine primary sources related to Chanukah from different Jewish communities at different times and in different languages!

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