As Israel turned 75 years old, the National Library of Israel wanted to celebrate with a new and exciting project. Thus, Curate & Create was born, a poster competition for children from all over the world, complete with educational resources and primary sources. With over 600 participants, read about how this NLI project came to be so successful!
The Rise and Fall of Jerusalem’s Rex Cinema
Everyone frequented this Jerusalem movie theater: Jews, Arabs and British soldiers. So why was it destroyed, not once but twice?
The Unsung Heroine-Artist Who Helped Save Israel’s Wildflowers
From a very young age, Bracha Avigad’s roots connected her to the Land of Israel and its flora
Celebrating Silvester, AKA the Secular New Year, in Israel
You can’t keep a good excuse for a party down. From the time the British introduced the Gregorian calendar, Israelis have celebrated New Year’s Eve.
When Jews From the Land of Israel Vacationed in Lebanon
There was a time when Lebanon’s coastal cities and snowy peaks were leading tourist destinations for the Jewish residents of Mandatory Palestine
Can You Sell Judaism Like You Sell Toothpaste? The Uproar Over Advertising Jewish life
How Gary Wexler’s ads dealing with the Jewish world took risks and used controversial content to reach non-involved Jews
A Digital Geniza: The National Library of Israel Is Collecting in the Age of COVID-19
The National Library of Israel is asking you to send us examples of digital ephemera which convey a sense of the times
The Hebrew Women of His Majesty’s Armed Forces
During WWII, Hebrew women lined up to volunteer for the British Army. Posters from the period offer a fascinating glimpse of this unique chapter in Zionist history, as well as the history of feminism in Israel
Football Under the Auspices of His Majesty
When Jewish and Arab teams faced off against footballers from the Royal Air Force…
Those Good Old New Years!
No matter how you like to celebrate New Year’s Eve, somewhere there’s a party for you. Whether you prefer to dance to Jazz or lose your mind in Rave, the New Year is coming your way!
