Historic Figures

Photographs of Historic Figures

The vast expanse of human history has been shaped by a long line of key figures who have stood out over the generations. Among these people are groundbreaking women and men whose impact is still felt today in science, technology, religion, education, culture, art, politics and the military. Here you can discover influential figures in Israeli and Jewish history through the photography collections of the National Library of Israel. Some of these documented moments in history are instantly recognizable, others are more surprising…