Teaching Resources

Read all about this influential figure and then arrange the significant milestones of his life in this digital activity.

How did newspapers around the world report the birth of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948? How would you announce it today?

What can Shana Tova cards tell you about different Jewish communities and time periods? What greetings would you write on a card?

Get inspired to create a record of your personal milestones and even design your own card.

In the early 20th century, there was a major Zionist effort to turn this day of grief and sadness into one of hope, renewal and redemption.

Create your own unique dreidel with the custom-made NLI illustrations by the artist Einav Vaisman.

In 1972, one woman - Sally Priesand - made American and Jewish history. Find out who she was and what she did to change history!

Explore primary sources and Jewish texts dedicated to the idea of preserving collective memories by integrating them into everyday life

Explore the unique photos from the National Library of Israel's collections and discuss questions with your students.

Discover how Yom Hazikaron is commemorated by analyzing a poster created by Tzipi Berak Biyonsky.

Reflect on the value of solidarity in Jewish tradition and to explore a few examples from different times and places

As well as being a visionary, Herzl was a journalist and used his skills in public relations to further his goal: the establishment of a state for the Jewish people.

Just prior to his 27th birthday, the modest red-headed lieutenant colonel was abroad for the first time, reluctantly part of the Israeli negotiating team on the Greek isle of Rhodes. He had never worn a suit.

Explore Israel’s agriculture and advertising campaigns that encouraged Israelis to buy certain foods in different time periods.

Create your own illustrated scene from the Megillah based on the analysis of historical illuminated manuscripts from the NLI collections.

It is sometimes difficult to picture the places that we read about in the Tanakh. Luckily, there are drawings and photographs which help us to imagine what the places and events described in the Tanakh look like.

After establishing the State of Israel and choosing its name, members of the People's Administration needed to choose an emblem.

What makes Jewish newspapers special and important, and what would you include in yours?

Watch this video to learn more interesting facts about the Israeli anthem.

In this new photographic article you will discover the acts of kindness, solidarity and goodness in the face of evil between Israeli people throughout history

Explore different aspects and functions of the synagogue in Jewish communal life, and reflect on what it means to you!

In these printable pages, you can explore some of the symbols and themes of Chanukah.

Why is community so important and how can individuals connect and contribute to it?

It was a close competition between artists to see who would receive the honor of designing the National Emblem

In the midst of World War I, two old Jews, Chaim Weizmann and General Edmund Allenby teamed up to ensure that the holiday could be celebrated properly...

This puzzle features a poster of protected trees and shrubs in Israel. Can you identify any of the plants shown on the poster?

Discuss letters written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions

Teachers Talk About NLI Primary Sources - Netanel Burstin - Map of Erez Israel & Syria

Go back in history and take a look at some of the posters that were created in the early years of the State of Israel.

These items highlight different aspects of this holiday and demonstrates how it was celebrated in different times and places in the Jewish world.

When cholera ran rampant, saving lives superseded all else.

Watch rare footage taken by pioneer Zionist pilots in pre-state Israel. View the Land of Israel on an aerial tour as you have never seen it before.

Explore the role of women during the Yom Kippur War. 

What were the sources of inspiration for Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Jerusalem of Gold"?

Reflect on what you have learned during the project and how this impacts on your Jewish identity

Why do Israelis wear the famous Dam HaMaccabim (Blood of the Maccabees) sticker on Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day)?

“Blessed are You…who has made me a woman, not a man.” Who knew that this text is actually found in a siddur from 500 years ago?!

This puzzle features an El-Al poster with a map of Israel. Do you recognize any of the places on the map?

Which city was not part of the Jewish state? Click on the cities that were not part of the Jewish state according to the partition plan.

How did the menorah from the temple end up on Israel's emblem, and how is that connected to Chanukah?

How was Shavuot celebrated in the time of the temple, and how does this tradition compare with its modern Zionist interpretation?

Take a look at a family sitting in their sukkah and celebrating sukkot and try to find as many things from the list as you can

Henrietta Szold ran Youth Aliyah, an organization that rescued 30,000 Jewish children from Nazi Europe and she remained a mother figure to many of those children. To honor her memory, 'Family Day' is marked on the anniversary of her death.

Can you solve the riddles? Take a look at primary sources that connect to the festivals of Tishrei and guess which riddle they match!

“We are not beautiful, we are not ugly, we are angry!” Who was so angry and what were they angry about?

What makes a chanukiya a chanukiya? What does the choice of material and design teach us about the time and place it was made?

Ever wonder what Rabbis do? Now you have the chance to find out

Do you know Israel's history in the Olympic Games?

Create a timeline that tells the story of your community and learn about the people behind these events

Jewish Soldier and Poet. Through this interactive experience, take a journey through the works and life of Chana Senesh

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

Create a map of your community Jewish institutions that provide services and resources for its members

Chana Senesh was a poet and heroine and there is a lot you may not have known.

Get a chance to hear recordings from Jewish holiday and life cycle events across time and place.

Letters written by Israeli children during the 1973 war reveal how they experienced one of the nation's most challenging periods.

A look at the Kabbalistic significance of the Counting of the Omer, which culminates in the festival of Shavuot

This is the story of two Jews - from Salonika, or Thessaloniki, in today's Greece - who managed to survive, thanks to a Spanish diplomat and some very brave Greek families.

Can you solve this Megillah Mystery? Four scenes from this seventeenth-century Italian Megillat Esther are missing some words.

Listen carefully to tunes and prayers and guess what communities they are from and what rituals they are part of

In this video, a literature teacher Gal Man-Dror presents one of her favorite primary sources from the National Library: a Simchat Torah's flag from the Conservative movement, printed in 2013.

Discuss letters written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions

Take a close look at a photograph and a text from the Talmud to see what we can learn about trees, the environment, and the future.

This on-demand webinar explores the centrality of rituals in Israeli culture and discusses new initiatives for commemoration.

Light up your Chanukah with 8 different treasures in 8 different languages!

How might we draw inspiration from great Jewish women's actions to spark change in our communities today and do our part to bring the hostages home?

How did two prime ministers - David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin - use fashion to transmit political and moral values?

Explore texts and primary sources that highlight the idea of support and solidarity

Solve the clues, get the key to the party and celebrate Soviet Jewry's contribution to Israeli society!

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

What can you learn about Jewish life of families in 1867 Germany from peeking into their Sukkah?

Is tashlich an opportunity to be introspective and repent, or just an easy way to clear your concious? Learn more about the debate!

Yitzhak Rabin served as IDF chief of staff and two terms as prime minister of Israel. On November 4, 1995, Rabin was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an extreme right-wing activist who opposed Rabin’s political ideology.

Are you a party animal or a traditionalist? Find out which Purim poster reflects your idea of this festival!

Explore our responsibility to each other within the community and to then try to put what you learned into practice

From the surrender of Spain to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent and beyond, they were there

Record a meaningful oral history of a family member and get a personal glimpse into historical events, as well as our own history and identity.

Find out what social and ideological messages were conveyed in Rosh Hashanah cards!

This geography and Tanach teacher from Jerusalem talks about how she uses historic illustrated maps of the Exodus in her classroom.

Israeli Social Activist. Learn about Ruth Dayan as an example of how creativity and passion can bring different people together

Imagine you were there. Match the clue with the correct image featured in this 1949 WIZO women's party election poster. Consider how the early Zionist vision of equal employment compares with society today.

Learn about iconic Israeli songwriter Naomi Shemer, best known for her song "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" ("Jerusalem of Gold"). Take the opportunity to reflect on the texts she wrote and add their creative piece to the chain.

Play a game of bingo to discover the different objects you can find in a synagogue!

How much did you notice about the village?

October 7 memorial wall, created by the NLI, displays the faces and names of the murdered civilians and fallen IDF soldiers on and since October 7. Both digital and printable version of this wall are now available to download and use at your schools and community centers.

Analyze the prayer written in 1809 by Rabbi Moses Sofer as a response to the Austro-Polish War.

Follow the journey of the Ethiopian Oriyt from Ethiopia, through the deserts of Sudan, all the way to the National Library of Israel.

Explore ketubot from different times and places and learn how artistic design can reflect one's values and identity

Match the riddle to the image to discover different haggadot from around the world

Explore ways to anchor this difficult time using primary sources that touch upon different aspects of memory and illustrate how Jewish culture has dealt with crises in the past

Explore what Hevruta learning is and how it is different from other types of learning

Take a closer look at some of the individuals who were involved in the grand historical events that shaped the State of Israel.

In this worksheet you will explore the history, culture and traditions of the Russian Jewish community through photographs, newspapers, documents and more.