Jerusalem During the War of Independence

Yom Ha'atzmaut

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Chanukah and Israel’s Emblem

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

Chanukah

Henrietta Szold Time Capsule

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

Women's Month

Evolution of Election Posters

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

Israel

Jerusalem During the War of Independence

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

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Land of Milk and Honey

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Which Zionist Leader Are You?

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Israel from the Air, 1938

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.

Age group:

Middle and High School

Israel

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Culture

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

First Woman to Sign Israel’s Declaration of Independence

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

Yom Ha'atzmaut

The National Library of Israel Resources

Teaching Kit

Eliezer Ben Yehuda Time Capsule

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.

Age group:

Middle and High School

Leaders

Israel and Olympic Trivia Game

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

Israel

Golda Meir Time Capsule

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Women's Month

Analyzing Primary Sources Like a Historian

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.

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Chana Senesh Time Capsule

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Women's Month

Exploring Israeli Culture

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Who is this Israeli? 1971 Israeli Cartoon

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

Israel

Foundation of the State of Israel

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

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Between Yom Hashoah and Yom Hazikaron

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

Yom Hashoah

European Days of Jewish Culture

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.

The National Library of Israel Resources

Video

The First Independence Day in Jerusalem

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

I Spy Village - Tell Us What You See

How much did you notice about the village?

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Israel National Emblem: How was It Chosen?

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

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Learn Hebrew - Exploring Posters from the Library's Collections

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Culture

Ilan Ramon Time Capsule

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.

Age group:

Middle and High School

Israel

Rut Dayan Time Capsule

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

Age group:

Middle and High school

Women's Month

El Al Poster of Israel Puzzle

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

Yom Ha'atzmaut

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

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Discover engaging resources for the Yamim with Unpacked for Educators!

Yamim

Israel Printable Activity

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

Age group:

Elementary and Middle School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

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

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Independence Day Flags

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Hatikva - Learn More About the Israel Anthem

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

Age group:

Middle and High School

Culture

Historical Jewish Press

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

The National Library of Israel Resources

Decorations

Tu Bishvat Photos and Posters

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.

Age group:

Middle and High School

Tu Bishvat

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

Jerusalem Day

Israel Independence Day Posters

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.

Age group:

Middle and High School

Yom Ha'atzmaut

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