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

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

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

Take a look at a family sitting in their sukkah and celebrating sukkot and try to find as many things from the list as you can

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

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

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

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

What's a Purim plate and what would you put in it?

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

“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?!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the surrender of Spain to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent and beyond, they were there

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

In this unit you will discuss the difference between primary and secondary sources and the importance of these sources for historical research.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Explore the importance of family in our lives and learn about your roots.

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

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

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!

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

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

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

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

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

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

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.