Yom HaAtzma'ut Resource Pack

Explore meaningful Yom Ha’atzmaut educational resources from the National Library of Israel, featuring Israel’s history and culture through engaging primary sources from our collections. Inspire your students with original documents, photographs, posters, and more that bring the story of Israel to life in the classroom. 

Land of Milk and Honey Lesson Plan

Explore Israel’s agriculture, food products that Israelis tend to have in their homes, and advertising campaigns that encouraged Israelis to buy certain foods in different time periods.

Exploring Israeli Culture Lesson Plan
Practice the skill of zooming in and out—focusing on details while also seeing the broader context. By taking a closer look at Israel’s cultural life, learners gain a new perspective on life in Israel.

The People Behind the History of Israel Lesson Plan
Take a closer look at some of the individuals who were involved in the grand historical events that shaped the State of Israel.

Picturing Your Israel Lesson Plan
Explore Israel’s history and culture through primary sources, create a visual story, and reflect on your personal connection to Israel.

Learn Hebrew – Exploring Posters from the Library’s Collections
Discover posters about the importance of learning Hebrew and complete a chart analyzing what the posters teach about speaking Hebrew.