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.

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Education and fun at the National Library.
Or Yesha Meusharim from Machzor Worms (13th c.)

National Library unveils rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript

The National Library of Israel has added a rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript to its exhibition, alongside newly displayed medieval Jewish texts from Europe, North Africa, and Persia.

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An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Older folks, use your new time wisely: It’s a special present, make it magical - opinion

'The laughter of the past is the melody that carries us forward,' has challenged me when I have been hesitant to fill my days with newness Similarly, 'If not now, when?' has real potential.

|ByDAVID GEFFEN
From left, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Ecuador Ambassador Maria Cristina Coralios Calero, and Prof. Tamir Shaefer, president of the Hebrew University.

Grapevine, December 7, 2025: Multiple compositions

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Grapevine: Emek oops

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 10, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israel Postal Company mailbox

Grapevine March 1, 2023: Between Jerusalem and Rome

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 1, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
SOME OF the members of the Indian Embassy team who ran in the Tel Aviv Marathon.

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.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
An architectural rendering of the new National Library of Israel building designed by the prestigious Swiss firm, Herzog & de Meuron. (© Herzog & de Meuron; Mann-Shinar Architects, Executive Architect)

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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An architectural rendering of the new National Library of Israel’s main reading room. (© Herzog & de Meuron; Mann-Shinar Architects, Executive Architect)

Jerusalem Highlights January 27-February 2

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

JANUARY 28, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
BURAK KAYIHAN performs on stage.

NLI holds Hanukkah activities for Jewish youths from Ukraine and Russia

The participants from the two countries included both olim and refugees from the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

DECEMBER 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Library of Israel holds Hanukkah activities for Jewish youths from Ukraine and Russia.

National Library receives genealogical history of Ireland's Jews

The event featured guests such as Irish Ambassador to Israel H.E. Kyle O'Sullivan, NLI Chairman Ambassador Sallai Meridor and Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Yossi Havilio.

DECEMBER 21, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A 22-volume genealogical history of the Jewish communities of Ireland by Stuart Rosenblatt is presented to the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem on December 19, 2022.

Israeli effort to study medieval Hebrew manuscripts gets European funds

Tens of thousands of these have already been gathered from collections worldwide and digitally imaged and curated by the National Library of Israel's KTIV collection.

DECEMBER 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
1738 holiday blessings and prayer book from Bavaria in Ashkenazic writing.

TARBOOT contest announces startup winners

TARBOOT is an international technology innovation competition dealing with the digital use of heritage and cultural content.

DECEMBER 1, 2022ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
Finalists and judges of the TARBOOT competition at the National Library of Israel.

National Library of Israel set to open in March

What will the National Library of Israel's new complex look like? CEO Oren Weinberg releases details of the new Jerusalem landmark.

OCTOBER 15, 2022ByGIL ZOHAR
An architectural rendering of the new National Library of Israel building designed by the prestigious Swiss firm, Herzog & de Meuron. (© Herzog & de Meuron; Mann-Shinar Architects, Executive Architect)