Tu Bishvat Printable Activity

The Historic Aliyah of Ethiopian Jews

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

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

Community

The Importance of Taking Care of Our Trees

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.

Life of Yitzhak Rabin - Analyzing a Poster

Tu Bishvat

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.

Yom Rabin

Caring for Plants to Care for the Future

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.

Rosh Hashanah Worksheet - Exploring Primary Sources

Tu Bishvat

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

Analyzing Memorial Day Poster 2008

Rosh Hashanah

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

Yom Hazikaron

When Israel Comes Together

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

October 7th

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

The National Library of Israel Resources

Lesson Plan

Learning from Primary Sources

In this lesson, learners are introduced to primary sources and the insights they can provide.

Tu Bishvat Stamp Poster Puzzle

Story Telling

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

Hatikva: Learn More about Israel’s National Anthem

Tu Bishvat

The National Library of Israel Resources

Video

Discover the secrets of the history and evolution of Hatikva. Turn on the closed captioning for English translation.

Tu Bishvat Protected Trees Puzzle

Yom Ha'atzmaut

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

Explore Tu Bishvat through Israeli water-saving posters and learn why fresh water is one of Israel’s most precious resources.

Tu Bishvat

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

Middle and Hight School

Tu Bishvat

Chanukah Candle Lighting in the IDF

Middle and High school

Family

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

Chanukah

Tu Bishvat Printable Activity

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

Tu Bishvat

Exploring Israeli Culture

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

A Decade in Review: Yom Ha’atzmaut Posters

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Explore the evolution of Israeli society and national identity through a Yom Ha’atzmaut poster from each decade.

Chanukah Advertising in Israel

Yom Ha'atzmaut

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

Learn Hebrew - Exploring Posters from the Library's Collections

Chanukah

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

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.

Culture

Women's Role in the 40s

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

Preparing for an Interview

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

The People Behind the History of Israel

Story Telling

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

Community

Planting a Tree in Israel

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

How a Little Red Flower Became the Symbol of Israel’s Memorial Day

Tu Bishvat

Why do Israelis wear the famous Dam HaMaccabim (Blood of the Maccabees) sticker on Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day)?

Yom Hazikaron

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.

Naomi Shemer Time Capsule

Leaders

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

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

Middle and High school

Women's Month

Leonard Cohen is Singing for the Soldiers During the Yom Kippur War

Culture

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.

Music

October 7 Memorial Wall

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.

October 7th

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

Bearing Witness | Documenting October 7

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

October 7th

Using Persuasive Materials

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

Culture

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

Lesson Plan

Submitting to the Collective

Share the story of your family object with the National Library of Israel to ensure your story lives on for future generations.

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

Family

Remembering in Real Time

October 7th

Welcome to Israel - Let's Learn Some Hebrew!

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

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.

Community

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

Values

Land of Milk and Honey

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

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Historical Jewish Press

The National Library of Israel Resources

Lesson Plan

Food Advertising in Israel

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

Finding Your Voice in Hatikva

Culture

Music is a powerful language that shapes emotion and meaning. In Hatikva, it expresses hope, identity, and resilience.

Jerusalem as a Microcosm of Israeli Society

Yom Ha'atzmaut

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

Jerusalem Day

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.