National Library of Israel
Ink and irony: A closer look at the cartoonist who chronicled Israel’s formative years
From a discarded book at the National Library to iconic sketches of Arieh Navon, a personal journey through the satirical heart of early statehood reveals the humor and grit of our founding years.
Grapevine: Crown jewels
The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war
Jerusalem highlights: March 27-April 2
'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.
Grapevine: Jerusalem is blooming
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
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.”
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.
Grapevine, May 29, 2024: Latter-day Zionists
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
