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

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

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

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

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

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.

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

Can you find which biblical events and locations are on these ancient maps of Israel?

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

Join us on a fascinating journey through the history of Simchat Torah flags: From the Middle Ages, through the early Zionist movement and to this very day

Letters written by Israeli children during the 1973 war reveal how they experienced one of the nation's most challenging periods.

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

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

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

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

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

This quizz will help you to figure out what Jewish holiday you are!

Find out what social and ideological messages were conveyed in Rosh Hashanah cards!

Learn about several modern Haggadot that expand on the traditional versions with various levels of interpretation and innovation, including references to current events

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

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

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.

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

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

The story of Purim has earned recognition for its perceived feminist message. Get a glimpse into the lives of other Jewish women in the past.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Explore an advertisement of the Women's Liberation Movement in Jerusalem campaigning against the 1972 Israeli Beauty Pageant

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

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

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.

This is the story of two Jews - from Salonika, or Thessaloniki, in today's Greece - who managed to survive, thanks to a Spanish diplomat and some very brave Greek families.

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

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

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

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

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

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

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

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

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.

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

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

Explore three rare Haggadot from the NLI's collection with the help of three unusual Seder meal guests!

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

Focus on an advertisement as a means to discuss the development of Israeli society and the status of women in Israel since the twentieth century

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shir LaShalom (Song of Peace) was written in 1969. It is very popular in Israel and serves as the unofficial anthem of the Israeli peace movement, particularly since becoming associated with the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

Explore what Hevruta learning is and how it is different from other types of learning

​Teachers Talk about NLI Primary Sources - Letter from Sarah Aaronsohn

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

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

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.

Schlomit Flaum left behind no family, no one to preserve her memory. Yet she did leave something extraordinary—a groundbreaking book, the first Hebrew-language travelogue written by a woman from the Land of Israel

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover how Yom Hazikaron is commemorated by analyzing a poster created by Tzipi Berak Biyonsky.

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.

Years after chazan (cantor) Zalman Pollack was a star of the Jewish world, his life's work was rediscovered...

Take a look at three groups of people who saw the Exodus story as inspiration and hope during their own quest for freedom, and share how it resonates with you.

Learn about this Hungarian Jewish poet and paratrooper who risked her life to save Jews under Nazi rule. (Turn on closed captioning for English subtitles.)