Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ Personal Archive Arrives at the National Library of Israel

Some 50 boxes containing the personal archives of the renowned religious leader, philosopher, and respected moral voice were received today in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, photo by Blake Ezra, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

Encounters of Beauty: Hebrew Manuscripts from the Braginsky Collection and the National Library of Israel

Encounters of Beauty brings together two extraordinary collections, distinct in character, scope and guiding vision, yet sharing in their essence and their endeavors a common focus: the Hebrew book.

Megillat Esther, Venice, 1564 , artist: Stellina, daughter of Menahem, the Braginsky Collection

The New NLI Building Is Open

The reading halls, as well as our various exhibits, are now open to the public, in compliance with Home Front Command regulations.

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The reading hall at the new National Library of Israel. Photo: Stav Tzur

Bearing Witness: Documenting October 7 and Its Aftermath

The National Library of Israel is documenting the events of October 7 and their aftermath. We are also documenting the response of Jewish communities worldwide.

Photo: Kobi Yonatan for Edut 710

A Treasury of Words: The Permanent Exhibition at the NLI

See the masterpieces that are on display in the exhibition, learn the stories behind each of them and understand why they are so important to all of us

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Photo: Daniel Lila

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Guided Tour

Tours for the general public

Every week we will be offering a guided tour in English for the general public.

We invite you to join our weekly guided tours.

Get to know the new home of Israel's greatest cultural treasures. Discover your story, and our story.

Tour duration: 1.5 hours

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Guy Mezig and the New Black

A concert at the National Library of Israel

Guy Mezig, known in Israel as the "Prince of Groove" and the "King of Funk", is one of the best musicians currently active in this country.

A former member of HaDorbanim ("The Porcupines"), Mezig has released two successful solo albums and has also been involved in producing some of Israel's biggest concert performances, including the Kaveret reunion, the tribute to Arik Einstein and more.

Mezig is one of Israel's standout musical artists, with a long, impressive list of danceable hits. His groove-based and humor-laden stage show has developed a cult following.

Price: 130 ₪

Special discounts for evacuees, contact: 074-7336170

Thursday
April 18^th
20:30 - 22:00

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Red Band

Red Orbach and his band perform live at the National Library of Israel

These days, it's difficult to find the words. Sometimes you have to let the music do the talking. Red Orbach and his famous Red Band will be lifting everyone's spirits with a set full of well-known hits at the National Library of Israel.

Thursday
May 2^nd
20:30 - 22:00

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Announcements and Updates

New Partnership

First Countrywide Access to Visual History Archives of Holocaust, Oct. 7 Survivor Testimonies

Taliya Finkel interviews Yifat Ben Shoshan, a resident of Netiv HaAsarah. Photo: Kobi Yonatan

Bearing Witness

The National Library of Israel is documenting the events of October 7 and their aftermath. We are also documenting the response of Jewish communities worldwide.

Entering Reading Halls

Beginning April 7, entry to the reading halls will only be permitted to those in possession of a library card.

השיר "ירושלים של זהב", בכתב ידה של נעמי שמר

תנ"ך : עם ניקוד וטעמים, מסורה קטנה וגדולה

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