National Library of Israel
Hanukkah events and family activities at the National Library
Performances, children’s shows, and family tours are among the highlights of the National Library’s Hanukkah activities.
National Library unveils rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript
Older folks, use your new time wisely: It’s a special present, make it magical - opinion
Grapevine, December 7, 2025: Multiple compositions
National Library of Israel hosts International Judaica Curators Conference
This past week, 70 professional curators of Judaica collections from many different countries convened at the library for a three-day intensive learning experience led by professionals.
Fallen scholarly soldier’s holy text donated to the National Library of Israel
Eyal Meir Berkowitz fell in an operation to rescue the bodies of multiple hostages.
In honor of Independence Day: National Library to offer free tours
The new National Library of Israel is an impressive 11-story building with six floors above ground and five below. It can accommodate up to 600 readers, who can enter daily and free of charge.
Grapevine: Archive acquisition
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Passover: The storied Haggadot of the National Library of Israel
The National Library of Israel has the world's largest Haggadah collection, includes some of the oldest Haggadot.
National Library receives personal archives of late UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
The archive was acquired with support from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe. Once the files are cataloged, the library intends to provide extensive access to researchers.
Grapevine: Voting tradition
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Grapevine January 31, 2024: The courage of her convictions
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
National Library of Israel rolls out a bookmobile
The National Library of Israel's bookmobile, featuring pictures of Ir-Meow-hu the Library Cat, has been visiting evacuee centers throughout Israel.
World's largest collection of Yemenite Jewish manuscripts donated to Israel's National Library
The collection was bequeathed to the library by the family of the late Yehuda Levi Nahum, a Jew with a passion for his Yemenite heritage who immigrated to Israel from Yemen in 1929.
