In this activity, you will research the Dreyfus Affair, create a “Free Dreyfus” campaigns and choose which one would have been the most effective.
Source Sheet
Ten Commandments - Time of the Giving of the Torah
What ideas are expressed in the commandments, and what would you choose as your top ten values?
Game
Inside and Outside the Sukkah
Learn about Sukkot in the past and connect it to how we celebrate Sukkot today.
Printable Activity
Chanukah Across the Globe
Light up your Chanukah with 8 different treasures in 8 different languages!
Blog
Mysticism Behind Counting of the Omer
A look at the Kabbalistic significance of the Counting of the Omer, which culminates in the festival of Shavuot
Game
Which Jewish Festival Are You?
This quizz will help you to figure out what Jewish holiday you are!
Video
Preparing for the High Holidays
Discover how to use primary sources to enrich your teaching and prepare your learners for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Lesson Plan
Put Them Together and Shake
Analyze photographs and study classical Jewish texts in order to gain a deeper understanding of the Arba Minim and Sukkot.
Source Sheet
Tashlich – Casting Away One’s Sins
Is tashlich an opportunity to be introspective and repent, or just an easy way to clear your concious? Learn more about the debate!
Source Sheet
Sending Shana Tova Greetings
What can Shana Tova cards tell you about different Jewish communities and time periods? What greetings would you write on a card?
Lesson Plan
Bringing Bikkurim (First Fruits)
How was Shavuot celebrated in the time of the temple, and how does this tradition compare with its modern Zionist interpretation?
Lesson Plan
Land of Milk and Honey
Explore Israel’s agriculture and advertising campaigns that encouraged Israelis to buy certain foods in different time periods.
Lesson Plan
Yom Kippur at Metz - Historical Resources
Compare resources which depict the same event but in a distinct way, and reflect on the meaning of the differences.
Teaching Kit
Rut Dayan Time Capsule
Learn about Ruth Dayan, Israeli social activist, as an example of how creativity and passion can bring different people together
Source Sheet
Jewish Solidarity
Explore texts and primary sources that highlight the idea of support and solidarity between Jewish people around the world in different times in history.
Lesson Plan
Who is this Israeli? 1971 Israeli Cartoon
What are American basketball players doing in Israel?
Blog
The Women's Campaign for Soviet Jewry
How a women's protest group made a difference by raising the cause of Soviet Jewish political prisoners during the Cold War
Decorations
Independence Day Flags
Print beautiful flags with the Yom Ha'atzmaut posters from the National Library of Israel's collections to decorate your classroom
Game
I Spy Village - Tell Us What You See
How much did you notice about the village?
Blog
A Half-Angel, Half-Demon Named Azazel and His Connection to Yom Kippur
What are the strange biblical origins of the term "scapegoat"? And what does it have to do with the Jewish Day of Atonement?
Lesson Plan
Traditions That Ring a Bell
Get a chance to hear recordings from Jewish holiday and life cycle events across time and place.
Video
The Ottoman Surrender to the British Empire
1917: The Year That Changed the Fate of the Jewish People
Blog
Letters Written by Israeli Kids to Soldiers During the Yom Kippur War
Letters written by Israeli children during the 1973 war reveal how they experienced one of the nation's most challenging periods.
Game
Choosing The Emblem of Israel
After establishing the State of Israel and choosing its name, members of the People's Administration needed to choose an emblem.
Jewish Calendar Teaching Resources
Lesson Plan
Visual Essay: Independence Day Posters
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.
Video
1951 Mapai Election Campaign
Examine this election poster and explore the differences between political parties and their ideologies in the young new State of Israel.
Lesson Plan
Inside and Outside the Sukkah
What can you learn about Jewish life of families in 1867 Germany from peeking into their Sukkah?
Lesson Plan
Creating a Family Tree
Discover your roots! Research your family history and create a family tree!
Printable Activity
Israel
Discover some interesting items depicting different aspects of Israel through cartoons, posters, and even a recipe booklet for times of emergency
Source Sheet
The Inspiration of Yerushalayim Shel Zahav
What were the sources of inspiration for Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Jerusalem of Gold"?
Lesson Plan
Oneg Shabbat - A Shabbat Celebration
The content varies depending on the group organizing the event and can include a lecture, singing, refreshments, or any other type of entertainment.
Lesson Plan
Analyzing Memorial Day Poster 2008
Analyze this Yom Hazikaron Poster for Fallen Soldiers. The main image in this poster is Michael Elkayam.
Game
Who was David Green?
Read all about this influential figure and then arrange the significant milestones of his life in this digital activity.
Game
Women Power in Times of War
Explore the role of women during the Yom Kippur War.
Printable Activity
Travelling to a Community
Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!
Video
Celebrating in Tishrei
Discover how to use primary sources to enrich your teaching and prepare your learners for Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Video
The Balfour Declaration - Learn More!
Learn more about the drafting of the Balfour Declaration, in which the British government expresses its support for the Zionist enterprise.
Video
The Journey of the Ethiopian Oriyt
Follow the journey of the Ethiopian Oriyt from Ethiopia, through the deserts of Sudan, all the way to the National Library of Israel.
Lesson Plan
Oral History - Learning about ourselves
Record a meaningful oral history of a family member and create a video to reflect on how our family history influences your lives today.
Game
Jewish Songs and Prayers. Traditions That Ring a Bell
Listen carefully to tunes and prayers and guess what communities they are from and what rituals they are part of
Lesson Plan
Create your own Shana Tova card!
Design your own Shana Tova card inspired by illustrations and texts from historical cards!
Haggadot Riddles
Match the riddle to the image to discover different haggadot from around the world
Video
Ancient Maps of the Exodus
This geography and Tanach teacher from Jerusalem talks about how she uses historic illustrated maps of the Exodus in her classroom.
Video
Journeys
Discover the journeys taken by a tin suitcase from the Vilna Ghetto and a motorcyclist taking photographs of antisemitic signs in Europe in 1935.
Printable Activity
Scrolling Through History
Explore ketubot from different times and places and learn how artistic design can reflect one's values and identity
Printable Activity
Purim Activity Printable Page
Use these worksheet to discover deeper truths about a stunning illustrated Esther scroll from Italy and learn to create your megillah!
Design Guide in German
Lesson Plan
Israel: Then and Now
Compare historical and recent photographs to discuss the changes that have taken place in Israel over the last 150 years.
Source Sheet
Prayer During Wartime
Discuss letters written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions
Game
Why are there Jewish Newspapers?
What makes Jewish newspapers special and important, and what would you include in yours?
Lesson Plan
Learning to be a Local
Learn how Israel has absorbed immigrants from around the world and helped them adjust to their new country by teaching them Hebrew.
Game
Diary From A Besieged Jerusalem
Can you identify the places? Jerusalem, then and today. Click to flip the pictures!
Game
A Taste of Community
Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities
Game
Interviewing a Community Leader
Ever wonder what community leaders do? Now you have the chance to find out!
Video
Between Yom Hashoah and Yom Hazikaron
This on-demand webinar explores the centrality of rituals in Israeli culture and discusses new initiatives for commemoration.
Worksheet
Let My People Go
In this lesson, you will uncover the meaning of the slogan "Let My People Go" which was used by the Soviet Jewry movement to allow Jews to immigrate to Israel.
Video
Mimouna Piyutim
The piyut (Jewish liturgical poem) “Atem Yotze’i Ma’arav” is beautifully documented by Rabbi David Buzaglo, who describes the tangible feeling of human connectedness on this special holiday.
Lesson Plan
What is a Menorah (Chanukiyah)?
What makes a chanukiya a chanukiya? What does the choice of material and design teach us about the time and place it was made?
The Librarians | NLI Blog
Printable Activity
Jerusalem Activity Page
Discover different maps of Jerusalem created in different times of history.
Game
Building Jewish Community
Design your own model community by choosing which infrastructures, organizations, and people are key to a successful Jewish community
Primary Resource Analysis Worksheet
Explore how you can analyze primary sources and discover hidden information.
Maps - The Eran Laor Cartographic Collection
Source Sheet
Hevruta Learning
Explore what Hevruta learning is and how it is different from other types of learning
Video
Israel from the Air, 1938
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.
Blog
Our Man in Addis Ababa
In 1977 Farede Yazazao Aklum cooperated with the State of Israel to bring his people home - like the Ethiopian Moses.
Blog
How a Little Red Flower Became the Symbol of Israel’s Memorial Day
Why do Israelis wear the famous Dam HaMaccabim (Blood of the Maccabees) sticker on Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day)?
Blog
The Majesty and the Mystery of Kol Nidre
Learn how a traditional Jewish prayer melody inspired everyone - from classical composers to filmmakers to psychedelic rock bands.
Source Sheet
Chanukah Celebration in Times of Crisis
Using the Chanukiah as a case study, discuss what values we are celebrating on Chanukah, and explore the rules regarding lighting Chanukah candles in times of danger
Blog
The Historic Aliyah of Ethiopian Jews
The unbelievable story of how a record number of people flew aboard a single airplane as part of 1991's Operation Solomon.
Blog
Memories of Yitzhak Rabin
Photographs of the life and work of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, as a politician and family man.
Blog
What Does Your Simchat Torah Flag Say About You?
Join us on a fascinating journey through the history of Simchat Torah flags: From the Middle Ages, through the early Zionist movement and to this very day
Blog
Yitzhak Rabin’s First Peace Negotiation (and Necktie)
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.
Lesson Plan
Ways to Remember the Day of the Omer
What's the best way to keep track of the Omer and not loose count?
Game
The Rabbi's Role
Ever wonder what Rabbis do? Now you have the chance to find out
Game
Which Zionist Leader Are You?
Are you a pragmatist or a philosopher? Are you more like Herzl or Weizmann? Find out in this personality quiz!
Printable Activity
Pesach Photographs with Discussion Questions
Explore the unique photos from the National Library of Israel's collections and discuss questions with your students.
Blog
Eating by Example on Yom Kippur
When cholera ran rampant, saving lives superseded all else.
Game
My Shabbat
What is special about Shabbat and how do you celebrate it?
Video
Primary sources | What can you learn from them?
In this video, we will give you useful tips on how you can use them in your teaching. Choose any of the NLI's resources and analyze them with your students!
Video
Women and Feminism
The story of Purim has earned recognition for its perceived feminist message. Get a glimpse into the lives of other Jewish women in the past.
Video
Renee Molho: A Bookstore in Six Chapters (Centropa)
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.
Blog
The Cantor Who Lost His Voice
Years after chazan (cantor) Zalman Pollack was a star of the Jewish world, his life's work was rediscovered...
Video
Jerusalem as a Microcosm of Israeli Society
This webinar discusses how learning personal stories can help contextualize and forge connections to grand historical events.
Worksheet
Sharing Experiences Through Letters
Analyze letters written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions.
Video
Take a Unique Look at Maps of Jerusalem
Gil Hovav presents three unique maps of Jerusalem, that depict the city from an unusual point of view.
Decorations
Tu Bishvat Photos and Posters
Decorate your classroom with the Tu Bishvat posters and photos from the NLI collections! Every item has a QR code so that you can scan and read more about it.
Game
I Spy Fisherman - Tell Us What You See
Master your visual recall!
October 7 Memorial Wall
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.
Blog
What is a Dreidel?
On Chanukah Jewish kids all over the world play with dreidels. We invite you to discover the origin of the famous Chanukah game.
Lesson Plan
My Family Origins Through Primary Sources
In this unit you will discuss the difference between primary and secondary sources and the importance of these sources for historical research.
Lesson Plan
Shavuot Prayers - Roman Jewish Community 1450
Step back in time to the the Roman Jewish community in the 1400s to consider the effect illustrations can have on the prayer experience.
Printable Activity
Dreidel (Sevivon) Craft
Create your own unique dreidel with the custom-made NLI illustrations by the artist Einav Vaisman.
Game
Women's Role in the 40s
Match the clue to the image on this 1949 WIZO election poster and reflect on how the early Zionist vision of equal work compares to today.
Lesson Plan
Breaking News – The State of Israel is Born!
How did newspapers around the world report the birth of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948? How would you announce it today?
Game
Tu Bishvat Stamp Poster Puzzle
This puzzle features stamps made for Tu Bishvat. Can you identify all the ways to celebrate Tu Bishvat featured on the stamps?
Video
Evolution of Election Posters
Watch how Israeli politics evolved visually throughout history, as we look through different parties and their election materials.
Teaching Kit
Henrietta Szold Time Capsule
Learn about Henrietta Szold, a founder of Hadassah, as a model for sparking change in the world
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NLI teaching materials aim to foster key skills:
Observing
Examine the item, think of your first impression, pay attention to details, consider what sparks your interest, speculate where and when this item might be from.
Analyzing
Ask questions and inquire, dig deeper and research, find and organize data, understand the broader context, compare information through interdisciplinary learning.
Connecting
Interact, reflect, think about what resonates with you, forge an emotional connection, find personal relevance, learn together, share insights and hear more points of view.
Creating
Express yourself, crystalize your understanding and add a personal layer to what you have learned, use your interpretation to spark further dialogue and learning.
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