Spotlight on the Collections

Recent Acquisitions

Seen from above, the National Library building resembles a deep well of knowledge.

Every day new materials enter our collections, adding up each year to tens of thousands of printed volumes, hundreds of thousands of archival documents and photographs, and terabytes of digital materials. Some materials are purchased, some are received by legal deposit, and many others arrive through the generosity of donors and partners from Israel and around the world.

Every item tells a unique story; cumulatively, they enrich our understanding of ourselves, our region, and humanity as a whole. The NLI's five main collections – Judaica, Israel, Islam and Middle East, General Humanities, and Music – reflect these intersecting circles of inquiry.

This exhibition invites you to peer into the depths of the well and view a selection of recent acquisitions and donations.

The exhibition was made possible thanks to the generosity of:
Dr. David and Jemima Jeselsohn,
Zurich, Switzerland

Please note - the exhibition is located in the heart of our reading halls, therefore visitors are kindly requested to maintain silence.

Entry to the exhibition is granted as part of a guided tour of the National Library.
You can purchase tickets here