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Legendary photographer Dan Hadani will mark his 100th birthday on Saturday. Why did he at one point almost destroy his life's work and what made him change his mind? blog.nli.org.il/en/dan_hadani_…

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Friday marked exactly a century since the birth of arguably Israel's greatest satirist, Ephraim Kishon. blog.nli.org.il/en/kishon/?utm…

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🌟The #EDJC2024, kicking off soon, celebrates the theme of ‘Family’ through a remarkable exhibition created by the National Library of Israel . Dive into the rich history, values, and traditions that define Jewish family life! jewisheritage.org/the-edjc-2024-…

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This charming little postcard features a drawing of the 2nd Zionist Congress, held 126 years ago in Basel, Switzerland, on August 28th, 1898. Look closely and you can make out the figures of Theodor Herzl and Max Nordau shaking hands! Among other things, the congress decided on

This charming little postcard features a drawing of the 2nd Zionist Congress, held 126 years ago in Basel, Switzerland, on August 28th, 1898.

Look closely and you can make out the figures of Theodor Herzl and Max Nordau shaking hands!

Among other things, the congress decided on
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Join me, Amir Tibon אמיר תיבון, and Ilan Troen for a National Library of Israel JTA | Jewish news 70 Faces Media free virtual event on our new books about Oct 7 and its aftermath. We'll discuss personal, communal, and national stories, the conflict and the future, with moderator Ben Harris. Sept 12, 6pm ET.

Join me, <a href="/amirtibon/">Amir Tibon אמיר תיבון</a>, and Ilan Troen for a <a href="/NLIsrael/">National Library of Israel</a> <a href="/JTAnews/">JTA | Jewish news</a> <a href="/70FacesMedia/">70 Faces Media</a> free virtual event on our new books about Oct 7 and its aftermath.
We'll discuss personal, communal, and national stories, the conflict and the future, with moderator Ben Harris. Sept 12, 6pm ET.
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Viktor Frankl's classic, "Man’s Search for Meaning", recently became a bestseller again in Israel, during one of the most difficult and challenging times in the history of the state. Read more here: blog.nli.org.il/en/viktor_fran…

Viktor Frankl's classic, "Man’s Search for Meaning", recently became a bestseller again in Israel, during one of the most difficult and challenging times in the history of the state.

Read more here: blog.nli.org.il/en/viktor_fran…
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The story of Judaism begins with Abraham, who is put to a series of tests and is rewarded for his faithfulness. He bears two sons, one of whom, Isaac, becomes the forefather of the Jewish people. This postcard from Sweden depicts the moment in Exodus 18 when angels arrive at

The story of Judaism begins with Abraham, who is put to a series of tests and is rewarded for his faithfulness.

He bears two sons, one of whom, Isaac, becomes the forefather of the Jewish people.

This postcard from Sweden depicts the moment in Exodus 18 when angels arrive at
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Chaim Topol was born 89 years ago today. This picture was taken during a visit to Israel in 1970. By this point, the actor was already starring in theater productions in London, where he was often known simply as "Topol" (local audiences had trouble pronouncing "Chaim").

Chaim Topol was born 89 years ago today.

This picture was taken during a visit to Israel in 1970. 

By this point, the actor was already starring in theater productions in London, where he was often known simply as "Topol" (local audiences had trouble pronouncing "Chaim").
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Today marks 23 years since the United States of America came under attack by Al Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001. This photograph, taken by Israeli photographer Aliza Auerbach in 1971, captured the World Trade Center's Twin Towers as they were being constructed. It is

Today marks 23 years since the United States of America came under attack by Al Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001.

This photograph, taken by Israeli photographer Aliza Auerbach in 1971, captured the World Trade Center's Twin Towers as they were being constructed.

It is
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Curious George, one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature, was created in the minds of a Jewish refugee couple who escaped the Nazi occupation of Paris on a pair of makeshift bicycles. blog.nli.org.il/en/curious-geo…

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When Theodor Herzl visited Jerusalem in the late 19th century, he wasn't able to get a room at his hotel of choice. Most clients, however, had a much more pleasurable experience at the Kaminitz Hotel - a hidden historical treasure in Jerusalem. blog.nli.org.il/en/kaminitz_ho…

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At least two copies of this rare Jewish book somehow survived the bonfires of the Inquisition. Where are they held today? Read this detective story from our own Daniel Lipson! blog.nli.org.il/en/lechem_yehu…

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Bilhah Yinon, who was murdered along with her husband Ya'akov on #october7th , was an artist full of optimism, compassion, and good-heartedness. The adorable children's book character she created is part of her legacy. blog.nli.org.il/en/bilhah_yino…