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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Experimental artificial intelligence (AI)-based search in the National Library's image database

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Explore different Jewish texts and reflect on your connection to prayer and spirituality.

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

Explore the theme of sacred time in the Jewish calendar and holidays.

Learn about Shavuot customs through traditional texts, primary sources and first-person accounts recorded by Centropa.

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Read the Tanach texts about shofar blowing, explore the primary sources, and discuss what you feel when you hear the shofar.

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

On Chanukah Jewish kids all over the world play with dreidels. We invite you to discover the origin of the famous Chanukah game.

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

Learn how a traditional Jewish prayer melody inspired everyone - from classical composers to filmmakers to psychedelic rock bands.

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

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

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

Explore inspiring sayings, teachings, and blessings drawn from Jewish tradition and history. Through discussion and creative interpretation, reflect on how timeless words of wisdom can guide their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah journey and shape their personal values today.

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

Step back in time to the the Roman Jewish community in the 1400s to consider the effect illustrations can have on the prayer experience.

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

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

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.

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

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

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

How did the Maccabees inspire Jews throughout the ages? What made them role models for the founders of the State of Israel?

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

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

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

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

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

The content varies depending on the group organizing the event and can include a lecture, singing, refreshments, or any other type of entertainment.

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

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

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

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

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

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

Analyze photographs and study classical Jewish texts in order to gain a deeper understanding of the Arba Minim and Sukkot.

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

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

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

On May 14th,1948, a big crowd of Jews gathered near the Arch of Titus in Rome to celebrate the foundation of the State of Israel. But why there? Let's figure it out in our new video!

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?

Learn how Israel has absorbed immigrants from around the world and helped them adjust to their new country by teaching them Hebrew.

Why do we eat such weird foods on Rosh HaShanah? Watch this video to find out! Video courtesy of Kan - the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.

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

This source sheet explores the Tashlich ceremony. Through historical texts, photographs, and oral histories, students will examine the origins, practices, and meanings of Tashlich across different times.

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

Explore texts and primary sources that address the issue of celebrating in times of crisis (using Chanukah as a case study).

“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?!

In preparation for Pesach people clean their homes to remove all of the chametz. Learn more about why and how they do so!

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

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

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

See how the passage about the Four Sons has been a source of inspiration for illustrators of Haggadot over the centuries.

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

Learn about Mimouna, celebrated by Moroccan Jews on the day after Pesach, which includes inviting friends and family to share traditional Moroccan-Jewish food.

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