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

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

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

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

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

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.

In this new photographic article you will discover the acts of kindness, solidarity and goodness in the face of evil between Israeli people throughout history

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.

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

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

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

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.

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

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 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

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

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

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

Explore the role of women during the Yom Kippur War. 

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

How much did you notice about the village?

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Watch how Israeli politics evolved visually throughout history, as we look through different parties and their election materials.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This puzzle features a poster of protected trees and shrubs in Israel. Can you identify any of the plants shown on the poster?

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.

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

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

Discover engaging resources for the Yamim with Unpacked for Educators!

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.

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

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

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

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

Election posters use advertising methods to convey messages. How can we recognize tools used by designers that influence the viewers?