The National Library of Israel in North America

Enriching Jewish Education and Identity

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Who We Are

The National Library of Israel (NLI) is the home of global Jewish memory, and our memories are our greatest learning resource. NLI's education team brings the world’s premier collection of primary sources directly to classrooms, synagogues, and community hubs across Europe.
Based on experience and successes with the Jewish communities in Europe, the NLI is expanding its work and coming to North America!We offer two transformative pilot pathways designed to deepen Jewish identity and connection in your institution or community.

What We Offer

For Schools
Path 1

For Schools

A year-long partnership with the goal to enrich Israel and Judaic studies.

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Path 2

For Communities

Partnership with local federations and communal organizations to deliver high-impact, regional training programs.

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Our Team

Danny Weininger
Danny Weininger
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Head of Professional Development for North America

Shuvi Hoffman
Shuvi Hoffman
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Global Jewish Education Manager

Danielle Barta
Danielle Barta
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Content Developer

Testimonials

Ariana Mizrahi
Ariana Mizrahi
Barkai Yeshivah, Brooklyn, USA
Assistant Principal

The exploration of authentic primary sources was invaluable. It was a great way to model how to guide students to use them and search for answers.

Limor Giladi
Limor Giladi
Jewish Educators
Millstone Scholars, Keren Tikvah, LA, USA

It was a privilege and an honor to be at the Library’s professional development seminar as well as meeting colleagues from around the world! I am thankful and thrilled that I have much to use and got more ideas to begin the new school year.

Rina Mangurten
Rina Mangurten
Co-Director of Jewish Studies
Wornick Jewish Day School, CA, USA

"To hear what people are working on and challenges they face and what their communities are like was a pivotal moment in not only bonding together but also reminding us that we are not alone in our mission as Jewish educators."

Shaun Liebskind
Shaun Liebskind
Jewish Educator
Temple Emanuel, CA, USA

I really enjoyed analyzing the primary sources and using the Library’s pedagogy [the PArDeS method] as it connected me personally with Jewish history and my students would enjoy making similar connections.

Our Workshops

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To connect with educators from around the globe and receive from the NLI team

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Who is this for?

This program is a good fit if you are looking to:

  • Enrich your teaching with engaging educational resources

  • Integrate primary sources into your curriculum

  • Bring the treasures and collections of the National Library of Israel to your school and community

How does the process look?

1

Connection and needs assessment

2

Plan development

3

Lead up programming

4

Site visits

5

Follow-up programming

6

Impact on the school system

Who is this for?

On-the-ground support

2–4 in-person visits a year for planning, needs assessment, and educator guidance.

Curriculum integration

Tailoring Library’s educational resources to a school needs.

Pedagogical toolkits

Offering new strategies for engaging learning.

Community wide-impact

Designing multi-generational study programs or community documentation projects

What is the cost?

We believe budget constraints should never stand in the way of high-impact educational opportunities. While total costs depend on program duration and travel arrangements, NLI heavily subsidizes our educational partnerships. We will work directly with your leadership team to tailor a program structure and shared-cost plan that makes sense for your school.

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Who is this for?

Audience: local federations, school networks, and communal organizations
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This program is a good fit if you are looking

  • To enrich your teaching

  • To integrate primary sources in your curriculum

  • To bring the treasures of The National Library of Israel to your community

How does the process look?

1

Connection and needs assessment

2

Plan development

3

Lead up programming

4

Site visits

5

Follow-up programming

6

Impact on the school system

Who is this for?

On-the-ground support

Conducting regional training for community / organization leaders.

Ongoing partnership and support

Setting  consultations to understand local needs and plan.

Pedagogical toolkits

Offering new strategies for engaging learning.

Cross-community collaboration

Bringing together educators from day and congregational schools, youth movements, and summer camps to learn, connect, and share ideas.

What is the cost?

We believe budget constraints should never stand in the way of high-impact educational opportunities. While total costs depend on program duration and travel arrangements, NLI heavily subsidizes our educational partnerships. We will work directly with your leadership team to tailor a program structure and shared-cost plan that makes sense for your school.

Get in touch

Let’s get in touch!

To connect with educators from around the globe and receive from the NLI team

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