National Library of Israel
The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war
This year, everything will be operating according to the instructions from the Home Front Command. Things may be subject to last-minute changes.
Jerusalem highlights: March 27-April 2
'My family will finally hear my story': New IDF reservist archive launches
Amir Harash wins Sapir Prize for 2025; Roni Partchek takes debut award
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.
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.
