Discover engaging resources for the Yamim with Unpacked for Educators!

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Photographs of the life and work of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, as a politician and family man.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

In this activity, you will research the Dreyfus Affair, create a “Free Dreyfus” campaigns and choose which one would have been the most effective.

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

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

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.

From the surrender of Spain to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent and beyond, they were there

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

Learn more about the drafting of the Balfour Declaration, in which the British government expresses its support for the Zionist enterprise.

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.

Just prior to his 27th birthday, the modest red-headed lieutenant colonel was abroad for the first time, reluctantly part of the Israeli negotiating team on the Greek isle of Rhodes. He had never worn a suit.

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.

Explore traditional, modern and visual texts to reflect on the value of arguing and why it is so important to learn how to disagree.

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explore the concept of moral courage through an examination of the story of the midwives in Exodus and the lives of Holocaust rescuers

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

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

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

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

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.

How much did you notice about the village?

Dunek Zloczewski survived Auschwitz, Mengele's selections, harsh labor, and a death march. He built a new life for himself in Israel as Dan Hadani - a photographer and journalist with an important role in documenting the country's history

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

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

Solve the clues, get the key to the party and celebrate Soviet Jewry's contribution to Israeli society!

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

In the midst of World War I, two old Jews, Chaim Weizmann and General Edmund Allenby teamed up to ensure that the holiday could be celebrated properly...

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

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.

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

In 1972, one woman - Sally Priesand - made American and Jewish history. Find out who she was and what she did to change history!

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

In 1977 Farede Yazazao Aklum cooperated with the State of Israel to bring his people home - like the Ethiopian Moses.

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.