הספרייה הלאומית - The Librarians

The National Library of Israel

The National Library of Israel (NLI) is home to the intellectual and cultural treasures of the Jewish people, the State of Israel and its region throughout the ages.

Diaspora

The Story of a Dying Community: A Diary from the Amsterdam Jewish Community at the End of WWII

Diaspora The National Library of Israel | 10.04.18 |

An anonymous Jew describes the last months of World War II in Amsterdam. This city, once a large and vibrant Jewish center, turns into a ghost town before his eyes, while he and a handful of Jews try against all odds to survive.

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Judaism

These Passover Haggadot Will Leave You Speechless

Judaism The National Library of Israel | 21.03.18 |

The Haggadot collection at the National Library is the largest in the world and we’ve collected them here in a special online exhibition.

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Judaism

An NLI exhibition of handwritten Passover Haggadot in 360°

Judaism The National Library of Israel | 21.03.18 |

A Timeless Script in 360°

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Judaism

The Illustrated Prague Haggadah from 1556

Judaism The National Library of Israel | 20.03.18 |

The Valmadonna Collection is a treasure trove of rare Jewish manuscripts. We are proud to present a copy of the Prague Haggadah, one of the earliest published Haggadot in the world.

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Land of Israel

IWD Special: Fixing the Sexist Ads of the Past!

Land of Israel The National Library of Israel | 08.03.18 |

In honor of International Woman’s Day, we attempted to rectify old adverts we found in the archives.

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