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

Explore sources about Jewish communities reciting a prayer for the welfare of the government under which they live, its origins, purposes, and evolving views.

In this webinar, Shuvi Hoffman will introduce you to several modern Haggadot that expand on the traditional versions with various levels of interpretation

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

How do we create educational projects that preserve family history? How can primary sources help us achieve this goal? These and other questions were explored in a joint webinar by Centropa and the National Library of Israel. Participants discovered tools and resources for developing meaningful family history projects—and gained fresh perspectives along the way.

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.

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

Explore texts and primary sources that highlight the idea of support and solidarity

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

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

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

Discuss letters written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions

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

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this activity, learners practice writing and asking thoughtful questions and learn how to conduct themselves during an interview.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

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

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

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?

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

Explore texts and primary sources that address the issue of celebrating in times of crisis (using Chanukah as a case study).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Connect to the people featured in the memorial stickers, which are meant to inspire hope, resilience, and unity post October 7th.

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

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

What does it mean for Jews to live under the laws of the societies in which they reside? This source sheet explores the Talmudic principle of dina d'malchuta dina—"the law of the land is the law"—through a collection of Jewish texts.

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

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

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

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.

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

In this activity, learners discover how family trees can reveal personal histories and help preserve the stories of past and present generations, and create their own family tree

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

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

Explore the themes of identity and community through the lens of Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations of the past.

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

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

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