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
Jerusalem highlights: August 15-21
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Secret Garden for All: The magic and accessibility at the National Library of Israel
Israel’s National Library is all of those things and more: it has truly become a modern-day gem since its founding in 1892.
Oldest known 15th-Century Orit Books of Ethiopian Jewry uncovered by TAU researchers
These sacred texts, written in Ge'ez, a language known only to the Kessim (Ethiopian Jewish priests), hold significant cultural and historical importance.
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.
