The treatment of North African immigrant children for ringworm and trachoma was a traumatic episode in the annals of Israel’s social history.
We Hosted Our Very First Hackathon!
We are incredibly proud of the winning teams who produced cutting-edge digital tools that will open access to the National Library’s treasures in new and creative ways!
Special: 150 Years at the Western Wall
How did the Western Wall look before its liberation in ’67? What did it look like 100 years ago? And 150 years ago?
A First Glimpse into the Treasures of the “Afghan Genizah”
A first glimpse into a few fascinating documents that reveal the life of the Afghan-Jewish communities during the 11th-13th centuries
No Children Allowed: Introducing Lilith, the Jewish Vampire Queen
Dracula? He’s nothing compared to the first vampire in history, the one and only Lilith. Among her many “hobbies”: hounding humankind, causing crib death and night emissions in men, and sucking blood.
Irene Harand: One Woman’s Answer to Hitler
One of the most despicable books in human history ever published is Mein Kampf. This is the story of Sein Kampf (His Struggle, An Answer to Hitler), and the woman who wrote it.
Rare Photos Taken Right After the Unification of Jerusalem
In the Six Day War of 1967, the entire city of Jerusalem came under Israel’s control, including the Old City and the Western Wall. These pictures captured the emotions of the days which immediately followed…
Life Under Fire: The Doctor Who Photographed the Destruction of World War I
Felix A. Theilhaber served as a doctor during the Great War and took photos of the damage and destruction caused by the German bombings.
When Christians Returned to the Hebrew Bible
As learned Protestants began to read the Hebrew Bible, and finding in it a template for a new political constitution, they quickly understood that it was not possible to thoroughly study the Book of Books without also learning the rabbinical sources. Despite this important realization, Jewish scholars across Europe also discovered that this phenomenon did not include a forgiving attitude toward Jews.
Shakespeare’s Signature
Shakespeare’s Signature at the National Library
