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The National Library of Israel (NLI) tells the historical, cultural and intellectual story of the Jewish people worldwide, the State of Israel, and the Land of Israel throughout the ages.

NLI’s treasures include the largest collection of written Judaica ever amassed, significant handwritten works by luminaries such as Maimonides and Sir Isaac Newton, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, and archival collections of leading cultural and intellectual figures including Martin Buber, Franz Kafka, and Natan Sharansky. NLI holds the greatest collection of Jewish and Israeli music recordings, as well as world-class collections of manuscripts, ancient maps, rare books, photographs, communal records, ephemera, and more. All of this comes to life—and to you—through cultural events, programs, tours, and festivals.

NLI USA is sharing this story.

We are partners with NLI to ensure that as many people as possible enjoy the treasures and associated cultural programs that bring life to its collections, and we build support for NLI.

NLI USA Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles

From 15th century incunabula to 21st century e-books.

150 years of Israeli and Jewish history caught on camera.

A searchable database of historical publications.

A diverse, world-class collection of significant texts.

Ancient and modern maps and atlases of the Holy Land.

The world's largest collection of Israeli and Jewish music.

Compositions and archives of prominent musicians.

Encompassing generations of Israeli and Jewish culture.

Revealing timely political, cultural, and economic realities.

Documents of outstanding Israeli and Jewish personalities.

Ethnographic recordings of Israel, Jewish, and non-Jewish music.