PaRDeS is a traditional four-level framework for Jewish learning. In this activity, the PaRDeS approach has been adapted to help learners engage more deeply with primary sources and explore questions of Jewish identity and peoplehood.

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

Discover how ancient maps reveal the cartographer’s politics, culture, and historical perspective, not just practical geography.

Discover the story of the first Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon and reflect his deep sense of responsibility to his family, Judaism, the Jewish people, and the State of Israel.

Discover the secrets of the history and evolution of Hatikva. Turn on the closed captioning for English translation.

Explore the evolution of Israeli society and national identity through a Yom Ha’atzmaut poster from each decade.

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

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

Can you find which biblical events and locations are on these ancient maps of Israel?

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.

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.

The Yom Kippur War of 1973 was utter chaos. Armored corps soldiers who joined the battle couldn't find a proper map to guide them, so they improvised.

Explore your connection to Israel and think about other adventurous activities that could be part of the celebrations.

Discover engaging resources for the Yamim with Unpacked for Educators!

Explore these color photographs from 1948, offering a glimpse into life in Jerusalem when the city was cut off from the rest of the country during the War of Independence

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

Are you a pragmatist or a philosopher? Are you more like Herzl or Weizmann? Find out in this personality quiz!

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

Take a journey through the works and life of Chana Senesh, Jewish soldier and poet

Learn about Ruth Dayan, Israeli social activist, as an example of how creativity and passion can bring different people together

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

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.

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.

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

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

Learn about the Balfour Declaration, an essential milestone in Israel’s creation, and the people who made it happen.

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

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

Learn about Henrietta Szold, a founder of Hadassah, as a model for sparking change in the world

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

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.

How much did you notice about the village?

Get a glimpse into Golda Meir’s life and her role as the prime minister of Israel in turbulent times

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

Analyze historical maps of Jerusalem to uncover how political and religious beliefs shaped views of the city over time.

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

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

Rachel Cohen-Kagan was one of the most prominent activists for the advancement of women's rights in the young State of Israel. Her efforts led to her being among the signatories of the Declaration of Independence

Watch a clip from a parade in Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city, celebrating the very first Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) in May 1949.

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.

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

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

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

Take a look at a 1971 Israeli cartoon as a commentary about the participation of foreign athletes in Israeli sports.

Music is a powerful language that shapes emotion and meaning. In Hatikva, it expresses hope, identity, and resilience.