Memorial and Fast Days

Explore texts and primary sources that address the issue of celebrating in times of crisis (using Chanukah as a case study), discover educational materials to facilitate meaningful conversations with your students, and connect to educators worldwide.

Se acercan las fiestas del mes de Tishrei y la BNI ha preparado nuevos materiales didácticos en español. Explorar estos contenidos y recibir las herramientas para la búsqueda y el uso de fuentes primarias!

During the session educators explored the NLI's Bar/Bat Mitzvah Journey "Writing My Chapter" and learned about the ways to work with primary sources.

During the webinar educators came together to explore Centropa’s and NLI's resources on the Sephardic Jewish world of the Balkans.

Webinar for Spanish educators on a special Yom Ha'atzmaut program and poster competition - Curate & Create.

Educators from around the world gain new resources and discuss best practices on how to support Ukrainian students during the war.

Chana Senesh Time Capsule is an interactive program that invites learners to take a journey through her iconic figure's works and life.

Curate & Create is a program in honor of the Israel 75th Independence Day that includes lesson plans and poster competition for the students.

This session presents resources for meaningful November events in the Jewish World - Yom Rabin, Sigd, and Kaf Tet B'November.

Explore what the historical background of Jerusalem Day is, and how it manifests today in Israeli society.

Discover the history and rich cultural heritage of the Sephardic Jewish communities of the Balkans.

Explore visual and audio resources from the National Library of Israel that introduce the significance of Mimouna and how it is celebrated.

Visit the digital teacher's classroom and explore ways to integrate authentic Library's materials into Hebrew-language teaching.

Israel's traditional Mothers Day was transformed into the Family Day. Let's see how the Israeli calendar defines women's role in society.

Delve into the story of Soviet Jewry, learn about Novy God and discuss the complex of being accepted as part of the mainstream Israeli culture.

Learn about the history and rich cultural heritage of Polish Jewry, through the NLI's and Centropa's educational resources.

Understand the story of the Ethiopian community in Israel, with Sigd as a symbol of the tension between tradition and transition.

Explore the complexities of “Yom Rabin” in Israeli society and how to use National Library of Israel resources to facilitate discussion.

A three-part course on the Israeli elections. This session focuses on analyzing election posters and discussing the key political issues in Israel.

A three-part course on the Israeli elections, in collaboration with the Lookstein center. This session focuses on the Israeli election system and finding resources to use in the classroom.

A three-part course on the Israeli elections, in collaboration with the Lookstein Center. This session focuses on analyzing election posters.