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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

How might we draw inspiration from great Jewish women's actions to spark change in our communities today and do our part to bring the hostages home?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Chana Senesh was a poet and heroine and there is a lot you may not have known.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Explore the role of women during the Yom Kippur War. 

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?

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

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

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

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.

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

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

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.

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.