National Library of Israel
Max Brod: The forgotten music of the man who saved Kafka's works at National Library
The recent depositing of Max Brod’s estate at the National Library offers a crucial opportunity to reexamine his musical contributions.
14th century Shem Tov Bible comes home to Jerusalem
New library, new hope: Scholars, tourists, and refuge at the National Library after Oct. 7
'Holding Liat': Docaviv Film Festival to open with hostage documentary
‘Kafka’s Last Trial’ doc. tells the story of a literary legal battle
It’s fitting that this movie is being released now, just after the centenary of Kafka’s death was marked, and as an exhibit is running at the National Library of Israel.
Israel Post celebrates National Library with new stamps
The NLI launched a renewal project that concluded at the end of October 2023, when the new building opened to the public.
NLI commemorates centenary of Franz Kafka’s death
While Kafka (1883-1924) passed away June 3, the exhibition opened six months later – delayed by the war in Gaza and Lebanon.
Jerusalem highlights: January 3-9
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Hanukkah: The history of the menorah and hanukkiah seen in ancient manuscripts
The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE.
Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights
A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.
Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 13-22
Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.
'Metamorphosis of an Author': Kafka exhibit to open at Israel's National Library
Running from December 4 to June 30, 2025, the library will showcase over 80 original items from its Kafka archive, many of which have never been seen by the public.
Grapevine: Meeting Douglas Murray
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Jerusalem Vibe: Who visited Jerusalem for the holidays?
In Jerusalem, visits to the city from Israeli residents actually rose during the holiday season, thanks to an aggressive internal marketing campaign.
Inscribing Oct. 7: National Library of Israel aims to preserve realities of war
The National Library’s Bearing Witness project aims to preserve the ephemeral realities of war
