In 1868, a German laboratory synthesized a color that changed the course of the Industrial Revolution.
Rare and Illustrated Islamic Manuscripts
Come view select items from the National Library of Israel’s Islamic manuscript collection.
On Pilgrimage to Franz Kafka
Take a glimpse at the notes left around the author’s grave that were collected by the late journalist and translator, Ruth Bondy, who’s archive is housed in the National Library of Israel.
The Christian Who Set the Talmud’s Layout
Whether it is in school, yeshiva or university, the Gemara (Talmud) page looks exactly the same: Gemara text in middle, and Rashi and Tosafot commentary in both sides.
Celebrate Israeli Independence in NYC, 1969!
In 1969 photographer Yael Rozen happened to be in New York City just in time for the Israeli Independence Day parade. View the photos from the joyous event in the Big Apple.
The Story of a Dying Community: A Diary from the Amsterdam Jewish Community at the End of WWII
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.
Fresh from the Scanner: The 1749 Pressburg Haggadah
Take a glimpse at one of the most beautiful haggadot in the Günzburg Collection.
These Passover Haggadot Will Leave You Speechless
The Haggadot collection at the National Library is the largest in the world and we’ve collected them here in a special online exhibition.
An NLI exhibition of handwritten Passover Haggadot in 360°
A Timeless Script in 360°
The Illustrated Prague Haggadah from 1556
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.
