2025The National Library of Israel - First Day Cover

Founded in 1892, the National Library of Israel (NLI) is the vibrant institution of collective memory and heritage for Israelis of all backgrounds and faiths and the Jewish people worldwide, a leading global center promoting creativity, research and scholarship, and the democratization of know- ledge. In an era of declining interpersonal and communal connections, the National Library of Israel brings people together in a shared space open to all. Moreover, NLI’s far-reaching digitization initiatives enable ever-growing access to the Library’s collections to people throughout the world.