National Library of Israel

National Library of Israel launches memorial book initiative ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

The initiative will preserve memorial books and personal works created in memory of those killed in combat and those murdered, while making their stories accessible to future generations.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
New National Library of Israel building in Jerusalem, exterior.
Aharon Bar-Oz deposits Naomi Shemer’s leter of response with the National Library of Israel, August 31, 2026.

Author of postcard sent to Naomi Shemer praising 'Jerusalem of Gold' identified after 59 years

“Now the time has come for it to be at the National Library," Bar-Oz said to Ynet. "It must be there, especially for the grandchildren and for those who say, ‘We'd rather die than enlist.’”

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
‘THE SIXTEENTH SHEEP’ reunion shows (from left) Yoni Rechter, Gidi Gov, Yehudit Ravitz, and David Broza.

‘The Sixteenth Sheep’ documentary celebrates reunion of a musical supergroup

If I have one quibble with the documentary, it’s that it does not give a full sense of the album, that the songs are a journey through the mind of a child who can’t fall asleep.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
A page from the first kosher cookbook published in England from 1846, titled "The Jewish Manual of Modern Cookery, With a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette," May 26, 2026.

National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK's oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores

While the cookbook was originally published anonymously by “A Lady,” scholars later attributed the title to British linguist Lady Judith Montefiore, the wife of Sir Moses Montefiore.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

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)