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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 role of women during the Yom Kippur War. 

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch this video to learn more interesting facts about the Israeli anthem.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

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

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

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

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the Library's various collections and treasures through the fascinating articles of the NLI's magazine

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

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