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.

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

Explore the tradition of sending Shana Tova cards for Rosh Hashanah through historical examples from the National Library of Israel’s collection.

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.

Design our own tree certificate while learning about the custom of planting trees in Israel.

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

Learn about Sukkot in the past and connect it to how we celebrate Sukkot today.

Since when does Simon the Macabbee promote citrus fruits?! Explore some funny and interesting advertisements connected to Chanukah.

In this unit we will discuss the importance of trees, the need to take care of the environment and learn about the festival of Tu B’Shvat.

Passover Seder is essentially the world's oldest Jewish role-playing game, predating "Dungeons & Dragons" by millennia! How did the Sages of yore get us to joyfully participate in Jewish rituals, and what does all this have to do with mutual scallion whippings?

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

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

Step into Ben Yehuda’s mission to bring Hebrew back to life as you invent new words, enjoy interactive word games, and grow your Hebrew vocabulary.

The unbelievable story of how a record number of people flew aboard a single airplane as part of 1991's Operation Solomon.

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

Compare and contrast a wide variety of artistic depictions of Jews around the world observing Shabbat during the 1800s and early 1900s.

Explore the themes of identity and community through the lens of Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations of the past.

Listen to the recordings of Chanukah songs from all over the world and learn more about different Jewish communities!

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

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

Take a trip around the world, solve the clues and discover synagogues throughout Jewish history.

Design your own Shana Tova card inspired by illustrations and texts from historical cards!

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

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

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

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

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

Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities

Design your own model community by choosing which infrastructures, organizations, and people are key to a successful Jewish community

What does Judaism have to say about teaching the next generation?

Learn about Naomi Shemer’s life, get to know some of her iconic songs and reflect on the texts

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.

To Have and to Hold: at the start of their studies, children in Morocco went through a symbolic wedding ceremony to bond them forever with the Torah.

What factors come into play when building a Sukkah, and has the structure changed througout history?

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

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

Ever wonder what community leaders do? Now you have the chance to find out!

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.

This puzzle features stamps made for Tu Bishvat. Can you identify all the ways to celebrate Tu Bishvat featured on the stamps?

Explore sources about Jewish communities reciting a prayer for the welfare of the government under which they live, its origins, purposes, and evolving views.

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

Test your geography skills and discover historical photographs of Jewish schools from all over the world from the NLI collections.

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

The National Library of Israel annually participates in the European Days of Jewish Culture. Check out exhibitions and educational materials that were developed espesially for this event.

In this webinar, Shuvi Hoffman will introduce you to several modern Haggadot that expand on the traditional versions with various levels of interpretation

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

What is special about Shabbat and how do you celebrate it?

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

The story of how the Jewish-Canadian singer-songwriter ended up singing for soldiers and crossing the Suez Canal with the IDF during one of Israel's most desperate hours.

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

Use primary sources to curate a visual linear story to reflect on your identity as a Jewish athlete

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

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.

Who inspired hundreds of young athletes and continues to be a role model to those who wish to combine a career with motherhood?

Explore traditional rituals that are associated with the Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremony, including reading from the Torah and putting on tallit and tefillin.

When might lighting Chanukah candles be challenging? Learn about how IDF soldiers deal with that question.

Analyze Israeli advertisements from the 1970s for food and cooking products and gain insight into the social situation at that time.

Play our trivia game to find out about what Sigd celebrates and how it is marked today.

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

Explore Rosh Hashanah postcards that tell the story of Israel and discuss the messages they convey.

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

Practice the skill of zooming in and out and take a closer look at Israel’s cultural life.

Discover unique Torah scrolls that hold the sacred text, and also a fascinating story of community!

Have fun while you expand your knowledge, notice new things and celebrate the beauty of the natural environment that surrounds us. Happy hunting!

Explore the significance of Hebrew for Jewish culture and peoplehood and reflect on its potential for connecting Jews all over the world.

Discover rare items from the permanent exhibition at the National Library of Israel

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!

Explore a collection of Jewish newspapers published in various countries, languages, and time periods.

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

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

Analyze this Yom Hazikaron Poster for Fallen Soldiers. The main image in this poster is a painting by Michael Elkayam.

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

How a women's protest group made a difference by raising the cause of Soviet Jewish political prisoners during the Cold War

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

Explore the posters about learning Hebrew from the Library's collection and share their comparisons and the effectiveness.

How do we create educational projects that preserve family history? How can primary sources help us achieve this goal? These and other questions were explored in a joint webinar by Centropa and the National Library of Israel. Participants discovered tools and resources for developing meaningful family history projects—and gained fresh perspectives along the way.

Match Hebrew words with their correct English translations, paying attention to tricky aspects of the language — such as homophones and homographs.

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.