National Library of Israel
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.’”
‘The Sixteenth Sheep’ documentary celebrates reunion of a musical supergroup
National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK's oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores
Ink and irony: A closer look at the cartoonist who chronicled Israel’s formative years
Discovering layers of US Jewish history at the National Library of Israel
This time, my inquiry centers on uncovering the lesser-known stories of American Jewry – and of America itself – found within the library’s vast collections.
Max Brod: The forgotten music of the man who saved Kafka's works at National Library
The recent depositing of Max Brod’s estate at the National Library offers a crucial opportunity to reexamine his musical contributions.
14th century Shem Tov Bible comes home to Jerusalem
The Shem Tov Bible, a stunning 14th-century manuscript created by the renowned kabbalist Rabbi Shem Tov ben Abraham Ibn Gaon, will be displayed in the National Library of Israel.
New library, new hope: Scholars, tourists, and refuge at the National Library after Oct. 7
The war is never far from the sight and minds of visitors and staff, but the quiet exhibition dedicated to the hostages gives contemplative and heart space to mourn.
'Holding Liat': Docaviv Film Festival to open with hostage documentary
The festival will include premiere screenings of over 100 documentary films from Israel and abroad, including 36 new Israeli films.
‘Kafka’s Last Trial’ doc. tells the story of a literary legal battle
It’s fitting that this movie is being released now, just after the centenary of Kafka’s death was marked, and as an exhibit is running at the National Library of Israel.
Israel Post celebrates National Library with new stamps
The NLI launched a renewal project that concluded at the end of October 2023, when the new building opened to the public.
NLI commemorates centenary of Franz Kafka’s death
While Kafka (1883-1924) passed away June 3, the exhibition opened six months later – delayed by the war in Gaza and Lebanon.
Jerusalem highlights: January 3-9
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Hanukkah: The history of the menorah and hanukkiah seen in ancient manuscripts
The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE.
