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

Focus on primary sources and their value since they are immediate, firsthand accounts of a topic or event from people who had a direct connection with it.

Print beautiful flags with the Yom Ha'atzmaut posters from the National Library of Israel's collections to decorate your classroom

Compare historical and recent photographs to discuss the changes that have taken place in Israel over the last 150 years.

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.

Discover engaging resources for the Yamim with Unpacked for Educators!

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

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.

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

Discover how photographers and artists of the past 100 years understood the significance of the Holy City.

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

Explore Israel’s history and culture through primary sources, creating a visual story, and reflecting on your personal connection to Israel. This activity was created in partnership with The iCenter

This webinar discusses how learning personal stories can help contextualize and forge connections to grand historical events.

Yom HaShoah is commemorated on April 27, the day on which the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began.

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

Music and singing by the Israeli People's Symphony Orchestra and the Israel National Opera Choir.

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

Gil Hovav presents three unique maps of Jerusalem, that depict the city from an unusual point of view.

1917: The Year That Changed the Fate of the Jewish People

Learn more about Jerusalem by discovering different maps of the Holy city created in different times of history.

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

Learn more about the drafting of the Balfour Declaration, in which the British government expresses its support for the Zionist enterprise.

Discover some interesting items depicting different aspects of Israel through cartoons, posters, and even a recipe booklet for times of emergency

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.

Have you ever wondered what Jerusalem looked like in the Middle Ages? Or how people imagined Jerusalem looked?

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