National Library of Israel

A young ‘pigeoneer’ in Israel's War of Independence

Yehudit Entin is remembered in the National Library of Israel’s Operation Diary Project, which aims to tell the story of Israel from a collective perspective.

By GEORGE MEDOVOY
14/05/2023

In a first, Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature goes to Hebrew author and translator

“Jerusalem Beach,” a book of short stories that draws on Israeli author Iddo Gefen’s background as a neurocognitive researcher, won the prize.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA , ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
03/05/2023
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Grapevine: Pathetic Israel Post

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Grapevine March 24, 2023: It’s in the book

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Grapevine March 26, 2023: Behind the scenes

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israel drops plans to put National Library under Edu. Ministry

Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch will appoint four members to the National Library Council, as well as a member to both the board of directors and the library's audit committee.

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Grapevine: Emek oops

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Keep the National Library of Israel out of the Education Ministry - editorial

We remain the People of the Book and the National Library should remain as a treasure trove for all.

Israeli writers sign petition against plans to transfer National Library authority to Edu. Ministry

The amendment impacting the library is expected to allow the ministry to control appointments to the library board, as well as to increase "transparency and public oversight" of the institution.

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