The National Library of Israel for Educators

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Created in Lisbon in the late 15th century, this Lisbon Mahzor survived persecution, displacement, and a journey across ...
06/09/2026

Created in Lisbon in the late 15th century, this Lisbon Mahzor survived persecution, displacement, and a journey across Jewish communities - from Portugal to Aleppo and eventually Jerusalem.

Over time, its three volumes became separated. Now, after centuries apart, the National Library of Israel has brought them together again!

Discover the fascinating journey of the Lisbon Mahzor https://blog.nli.org.il/en/lisbon_mahzor/

26/08/2026

Before WhatsApp and emojis, there were Shana Tova cards - little windows into how Jews around the world imagined the year ahead. The National Library of Israel holds a special collection of these New Year cards, and every one tells a story.

📚 Our content creator Danielle Barta invites you to explore the tradition, dive into the historical designs, and then offer your students to design a Shana Tova card of their very own - and send it to someone special.

A ready-to-use lesson plan about Shana Tova cards is avaliable on our website. Follow the link in the first comment👇

Shana Tova uMetukah🍎

12/08/2026

Discover the story of one of the most famous Jewish communities in the world - the Jews of Cochin (India).
In the 1950s, almost the entire community of Cochin chose to make aliyah to Israel.

That journey inspired "The Blue Butterfly of Cochin", a children's book by writer and Jewish educator of Barkai Yeshivah in Brooklyn. Through Leah - a young girl torn between excitement and grief as her community leaves everything behind - Ariana explores a tender truth: home isn't just a place. It's the stories and memories you carry inside.

We are delighted that Ariana, a participant of The Well Global Educators 2026, discovered her book is now part of the Library's collection!💙



Book author: Ariana Solovey Mizrahi
Book illustrator: Siona Benjamin

There are moments that remind us why we do our work.Twenty-three passionate educators from Europe, North and South Ameri...
04/08/2026

There are moments that remind us why we do our work.

Twenty-three passionate educators from Europe, North and South America learning, questioning, creating, and imagining together.
Five unforgettable days.
Rare treasures from the National Library of Israel's collections.
Inspiring conversations and meaningful connections.

The Well Global Educators Seminar was filled with curiosity, bright emotions, and countless moments of discovery. From exploring centuries-old manuscripts and photographs to discussing how primary sources can transform learning.

But beyond the collections, The Well is about people. It is about building a global community of educators who inspire one another, share ideas, and invest in their students.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this week so special! Here's a look back at some of our favorite moments. 💙

Photos: shi

02/08/2026

You made it brighter! ✨

A huge thank you to the 23 incredible educators who joined us for The Well Global Educators Seminar.

Our team at the National Library of Israel is starting this week inspired and energized after five unforgettable days of learning, exploring the Library's collections, exchanging ideas, and building connections with educators from around the world.

The end of a journey is always a little bittersweet, but we know this is only the beginning. We look forward to growing this community together, strengthening the connections we've built, and seeing more schools discover and bring the National Library of Israel's educational resources into their classrooms.

Thank you for your curiosity, your passion, and your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience. You truly made this week brighter.

We had an amazing time, and we can't wait to see where this journey takes us next. 💙

This week, Shuvi Hoffman, NLI Global Education Manager, had the honor of speaking with Prof. David Stern from Harvard Un...
29/07/2026

This week, Shuvi Hoffman, NLI Global Education Manager, had the honor of speaking with Prof. David Stern from Harvard University about the power of learning through primary sources. Their conversation explored how encountering the tangible, material side of history - and the people behind it, those who created, cherished, and preserved these artifacts - can spark curiosity and deep engagement in young learners.

In an age of overwhelming, unfiltered information, the National Library believes education can offer something different: a closer look at authentic representations of our diverse shared story.

29/07/2026

The third day of the WELL seminar was dedicated to NLI pedagogy. Participants explored NLI educational resources and learned new tools. Educators also held a session to share their challenges with one another and seek advice. A new day awaits!

26/07/2026

We are excited to start The Well Global Educators Seminar at the National Library of Israel !

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