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Entrusted with the sacred duty of cultivating and preserving the collective memory of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, in the aftermath of the terrible events of Simchat Torah/October 7 and the ongoing war, the National Library of Israel is embarking on a massive documentation and preservation project, unprecedented in its scope.
Our goal is to craft a vast, reliable, and open repository, reflecting a broad scope of testimony, documentation, social media coverage and public information efforts that will serve the purpose of creating a national memory database. This repository will enable evidence-based historical research, ensuring the testimony of those who lived through these moments resonates for generations to come.
Documenting the Israeli Experience
The National Library of Israel (NLI) is documenting the mosaic of voices that make up this crucial chapter in Jewish history – fallen victims, hostages, soldiers, survivors and others.
The NLI is building Israel's central national repository of oral and written testimonies, audio and video materials, archives, digital ephemera, and other materials collected by both grassroots initiatives and professional organizations. We also offer professional and legal guidance, as well as technical support to our partner initiatives.
Documenting the Experience Of Jewish Communities Worldwide
As an integral part of our mission, we are dedicated to chronicling the actions and reactions of Jewish communities worldwide. For these communities, the recent attacks were not distant overseas events. The October 7 massacre and its aftermath have made it evident that the ties between global Jewish communities and Israel are concrete, specific, intimate, and personal. Additionally, for many Jews across the globe these events directly impacted their sense of security and personal exposure to antisemitism, from community institutions to students on campuses. Given the ephemeral nature of digital media, our collaboration to preserve these materials, together with Jewish institutions and organizations in the US, Europe, and South America, is essential.
To share materials with us, please contact us at [email protected], and we will guide you through the process of submitting material to our repository.
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