About Us
The National Library of Israel (NLI) is home to treasures of unique historic and cultural significance to the State of Israel and of global Jewry. NLI serves as the prime institution of national memory and as a welcoming space where people from different times and places interact. The NLI’s Education Department makes the intellectual and cultural treasures of Israeli society and the Jewish people accessible to learners and educators of all ages and backgrounds, serving as a key driver in fostering excellence and leadership in the humanities within the education system.
The Education Department engages with educators, children, and youth. Its mission is to cultivate an educated, broad-minded young generation that is committed to learning about its community, knowledgeable about its history, and aware of the cultural context in which it lives - a generation that engages in deep dialogue with the world around it and is actively involved in rich, diverse cultural creation. The activities offered in Israel are available in Hebrew and Arabic, as well as in versions adapted for the Ultra-Orthodox community. We don't just preserve history; we connect it to the present. Using our vast collection of primary sources, NLI’s Global Education Team crafts interactive experiences that explore the richness of Jewish peoplehood and Israeli culture in all of its diversity. By diving into the personal stories behind grand historical events, learners discover how the past can help them navigate the dilemmas and questions of today, and strengthen their connection to their community.
We believe that interactive, experiential learning can engage learners with their Jewish identity, and also provide a toolbox of skills that will help them gain knowledge and expand their horizons in additional areas of learning. To that end, we guide educators through various professional development opportunities and support them in enhancing their educational work with primary sources and with experiential methodologies that promote inquisitive learning.
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Shuvi Hoffman, Global Jewish Education Manager
Shuvi is a “Revivim” graduate, an honors program in Hebrew University, where she received her BA in Jewish studies and her MA in Biblical studies. She taught Tanach, Jewish philosophy and Hebrew, wrote Jewish studies curriculum and worked as a teachers’ mentor in various frameworks in Israel and abroad. She spent two years in New York teaching Hebrew and Tanach in SAR High School as a WZO emissary, as well as teaching at Drisha summer programs.
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Rachel Levy, Program Manager for French-speaking Audience
Rachel is a Coordinator of Educational Content for French Educators. She worked as a primary school teacher for several years in Israel and France. After a master's degree in education at the Sorbonne, she continued to teach Hebrew and Judaic studies in Nice and Guadeloupe, where she also managed a Jewish school Toratenou for two years. In addition, Rachel is a graduate of the Maalé film school in Jerusalem. She is also a screenwriter and director.
Liba Levin, Marketing and Communication Manager
Liba graduated from the Jewish University of Moscow with a degree in PR and Marketing and Touro College with a degree in Judaic Studies. She worked in a non-profit organization for the Jewish youth of Russia and the CIS, where she promoted educational projects, created media content, and worked in video production. In addition, Liba organized educational seminars and trips for Jewish students to Europe, the USA, and Israel.
Danielle Barta, Content Developer
Danielle brings 15 years of experience in Jewish and Israel education, having developed formal curricula and experiential programs for schools, synagogues, and organizations both in Israel and the United States. Her mission is to help each participant establish a personal connection to Israel and the Jewish community. Danielle holds a BA from Rutgers University in international relations and an MA from Hebrew University in education.
Danny Weininger, Head of Professional Development for North America
Danny holds an MA in Jewish Thought and hasrabbinic ordination from the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. He hasextensive experience in education settings across Israel, North America, andEurope.Danny is responsible for building and deepening partnerships withdifferent learning communities in North America, focusing on educationalenrichment through library resources.