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.

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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.

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Eylon Levy to promote Israel’s KAN's Virtual Museum on October 7 massacre in English

Launched in Hebrew on the first October 7 Memorial Day earlier this week, the 7.10.360 Virtual Museum allows users to embark on a virtual journey through the locations impacted by the massacre.

OCTOBER 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
KAN's 7.10 digital memorial project.

The rare, unusual Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur 'machzorim' at the National Library of Israel

One of the world’s largest collections of machzorim may be found at the National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024ByDAVID GEFFEN
Seder Nashim (c. 1550)

USC Shoah Foundation testimonies, including that of Oct. 7, to be available in Hebrew

The USC archive features some 59,000 videos, which include testimonies of Holocaust survivors and that of victims of the October 7 massacre.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kibbutz Nir Oz after the massacre

Jerusalem Highlights: September 20-27

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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'Truck in the Gaza border area'

'The Ark': 2024 Jerusalem Design Week sparks new perspectives for future

Curated by Dana Benshalom and Sonja Olitsky, Jerusalem Design Week 2024 will open on September 19 at its flagship location, Hansen House.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024ByJENNA ROMANO
An illustrative image meant to indicate the 2024 Jerusalem Design Week.

Grapevine: Jerusalem is blooming

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 25, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
New National Library of Israel building in Jerusalem, exterior.

National Library of Israel launches Docu.Text Festival with premiere of Nova film

Several films and programs in the festival will be concerned with the current conflict, starting with the opening-night film, which will be the premiere of We Will Dance Again.

AUGUST 18, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A scene from 'We Will Dance Again.'

National library of Israel adds the iconic David Moss Haggadah to its collection

The drawings were described as a “stunning reflection of Jewish history and noting the pleasure it brings with every single page.”

AUGUST 7, 2024ByREBECCA SZLECHTER
Moss Haggadah dedication - Sallai Meridor, David Moss, Trudy and Bob Gottesman

Astronaut Ilan Ramon’s space diary finds a home at Israel’s National Library

Ramon's mission on Columbia claimed the lives of all seven crew members, but many of his personal items survived, including diary entries as new additions to Israel's National Library.

MAY 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ilan Ramon, official NASA portrait.

Grapevine, May 29, 2024: Latter-day Zionists

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 29, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
EYLON LEVY.