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Archaeologists discover rare 2,600-year-old stele of Assyrian king in Iraq's Nineveh

The stele has since been moved to the Inspectorate’s headquarters to undergo initial restoration work so that it can be studied in depth.

JULY 19, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

A fragment of an ancient stele dating to the reign of the Assyrian King Ashurbanipal found in Iraq's Nineveh province, July 17, 2026.

Jane Yolen and her most famous book, "The Devil's Arithmetic."

Jane Yolen, whose The Devil’s Arithmetic became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Scholars say The Devil’s Arithmetic cemented Yolen's legacy as a leading writer for young Jewish readers, praised for blending time travel with historical authenticity.

JUNE 13, 2026|ByPENNY SCHWARTZ/ JTA

Attendees gather for a vigil organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine along McKeldin Mall in the heart of the University of Maryland campus on October 07, 2024 in College Park, Maryland.

Student group holds 'political education' events for terrorist's writings at Madison public library

Araj, who was killed in a 2017 Ramallah gunfight with IDF troops, allegedly was the head of a terrorist cell, planned attacks, and procured weapons.

JUNE 5, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

The new library at the Levinsky–Wingate Campus

A new library at the Levinsky–Wingate Campus: Colorful, innovative, and bold

All elements of the space, from the lighting and acoustic ceiling to the furniture, were designed to provide a pleasant atmosphere and a deep learning experience.

MAY 15, 2026|ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

U.S. libraries strip name of Melvil Dewey from award because he was antisemitic

Dewey, reportedly did not allow Jews, African Americans, or other minorities into the Lake Placid Club, which he owned.

JUNE 30, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Books for children are seen at the Feltrinelli bookstore in Rome, Italy September 14, 2018

National Library gears up for Hebrew Book Week with lecture series

Famous poets, forgotten writers and a tour of the little-seen underground library archives will be featured for the upcoming Hebrew Book Week.

JUNE 5, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

The reading room of the National Library of Israel, in Jerusalem

National Library of Israel releases photo archive of IDF history - pictures

However, the Library is lacking information relating to the identities of the soldiers and are requesting the public's help to identify their names and stories.

MAY 9, 2019ByZACHARY KEYSER

Alice Shalvi donates archive to National Library

Shalvi's archive includes letters written by her mother to her father in 1933-4, following his escape to England when the rest of the family were still in Germany under the Nazi menace.

JANUARY 3, 2019BySARA RUBENSTEIN

Professor Alice Shalvi donates archives to National Library of Israel in January 2019

Taking the lid off the library

Frederick Wiseman’s documentary about the New York Public Library graces Docaviv

MAY 16, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN

American Tu B’shvat?

Is it possible the the Jewish holiday gained some inspiration from Arbor Day?

JANUARY 29, 2018ByJEREMY SHARON

Tu Bishvat in Rishon LeZion from the beginning of the 20th century (ca. 1910)

The librarian of Auschwitz

In November 1942, Dita Kraus was sent to the Theresienstadt ghetto. From there she was transferred to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where she became the librarian of the smallest library in the world.

DECEMBER 21, 2017ByNADINE WOJAKOVSKI