National Library of Israel
Swiss-born Jerusalem artist Ariane Littman spreads her wares across the nation
Ariane Littman's latest run-out is on display at the former National Library of Israel building on the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University, within the framework of the Jerusalem Biennale.
Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history
National Library of Israel launches memorial book initiative ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
Author of postcard sent to Naomi Shemer praising 'Jerusalem of Gold' identified after 59 years
‘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.
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.
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
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
'My family will finally hear my story': New IDF reservist archive launches
The project, known in Hebrew as “Chaim al Hakav” (Life on the Line), described itself as a national digital archive designed to document reservists’ experiences.
Amir Harash wins Sapir Prize for 2025; Roni Partchek takes debut award
Harash received the top honor at a ceremony held at the National Library of Israel, which hosted the prize event as part of celebrations marking 25 years since the award’s founding.
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.
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.
