Teaching Resources

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

Explore a virtual collection of unique ancient maps of Holy Land, the largest of its kind in the world!

What were the sources of inspiration for Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Jerusalem of Gold"?

How was Shavuot celebrated in the time of the temple, and how does this tradition compare with its modern Zionist interpretation?

These items highlight different aspects of this holiday and demonstrates how it was celebrated in different times and places in the Jewish world.

What ideas are expressed in the commandments, and what would you choose as your top ten values?

How was Shavuot celebrated in the time of the temple, and how does this tradition compare with its modern Zionist interpretation?

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

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

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

Yom HaShoah is commemorated on April 27, the day on which the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began.

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

Step back in time to the the Roman Jewish community in the 1400s to consider the effect illustrations can have on the prayer experience.

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

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?

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

Learn about Shavuot customs through traditional texts, primary sources and first-person accounts recorded by Centropa.

Analyze letters written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions.

How did two prime ministers - David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin - use fashion to transmit political and moral values?

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.

A unique Haggadah crafted by American-Israeli artist David Moss four decades ago joins the National Library of Israel’s collection

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

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

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

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

Match the riddle to the image to discover different haggadot from around the world

In this webinar, Shuvi Hoffman will introduce you to several modern Haggadot that expand on the traditional versions with various levels of interpretation

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

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

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!

Teachers Talk About NLI Primary Sources - Netanel Burstin - Map of Erez Israel & Syria

Learn how to recognize tools used by designers to influence the viewers.

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

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.

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

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

Discover engaging resources for the Yamim with Unpacked for Educators!

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

Discover how Yom Hazikaron is commemorated by analyzing a poster created by Tzipi Berak Biyonsky.

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.

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

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.

Get a chance to hear recordings from Jewish holiday and life cycle events across time and place.

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

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

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

Explore texts and primary sources that highlight the idea of support and solidarity

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

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

What is special about Shabbat and how do you celebrate it?

Create a map of your community Jewish institutions that provide services and resources for its members

In preparation for Pesach people clean their homes to remove all of the chametz. Learn more about why and how they do so!

Take a trip around the world, solve the clues and discover synagogues throughout Jewish history.

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.

Help us documenting October 7, 2023 and its aftermath

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

Read the Tanach texts about shofar blowing, explore the primary sources, and discuss what you feel when you hear the shofar.

Discover various components of Jewish community throughout history while reflecting on your own community!

Learn about Mimouna, celebrated by Moroccan Jews on the day after Pesach, which includes inviting friends and family to share traditional Moroccan-Jewish food.

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

Analyze the prayer written in 1809 by Rabbi Moses Sofer as a response to the Austro-Polish War.

Discover rare items from the permanent exhibition at the National Library of Israel

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

Discover the Library's various collections and treasures through the fascinating articles of the NLI's magazine

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

Examine this election poster and explore the differences between political parties and their ideologies in the young new State of Israel.

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

In these printable pages, you can explore how Yom Kippur is marked in different times and places throughout Jewish history.

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

Discover different maps of Jerusalem created in different times of history.

Use these worksheet to discover deeper truths about a stunning illustrated Esther scroll from Italy and learn to create your megillah!

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

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.

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

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

Explore texts and primary sources that address the issue of celebrating in times of crisis (using Chanukah as a case study).

Discuss letters written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions

Why is community so important and how can individuals connect and contribute to it?

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

Reflect on the value of solidarity in Jewish tradition and to explore a few examples from different times and places

Explore what Hevruta learning is and how it is different from other types of learning

What does Judaism have to say about teaching the next generation?

Who is responsible for maintaining harmonious relations within the community?

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

Take a look at a family sitting in their sukkah and celebrating sukkot and try to find as many things from the list as you can

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

Explore ketubot from different times and places and learn how artistic design can reflect one's values and identity

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

Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities

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

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

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

Can you solve the riddles? Take a look at primary sources that connect to the festivals of Tishrei and guess which riddle they match!

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

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

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

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