Here you can find upcoming lectures, discussions and cultural encounters that we host here at the National Library of Israel. You can find videos of past events by clicking on the link above titled "Recordings of Past Events."
To mark the opening of the exhibition "The Quest of Questions: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe," we invite the public to a series of in-depth guided tours of the exhibition, led by distinguished scholars.
Join Prof. Yitzhak Y. Melamed, a leading expert on early modern philosophy and one of the world's foremost scholars of Baruch Spinoza, for a special tour exploring the great questions through the lens of Spinoza's thought.
Please note: This tour will be in Hebrew.
The tours are generously supported by the Martin J. Gross Seminar in Jewish Philosophy.
To mark the opening of the exhibition "The Quest of Questions: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe," we invite the public to a special series of in-depth gallery tours led by leading scholars, offering unique perspectives on the exhibition.
Join us for a special tour led by Professor James Theodore Robinson on the topic:
Wisdom Across Borders: Jewish, Islamic, and Christian Paths to Knowledge
Please note: This tour will be in English.
The tours are made possible through the generosity of the Martin J Gross Seminar in Jewish Philosophy.
To mark the opening of the exhibition "The Quest of Questions: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe," we invite the public to a series of in-depth guided tours of the exhibition, led by distinguished scholars.
Join Professor Yehuda Halper for a special tour, The Great Questions: In the Footsteps of Socrates. A professor of philosophy, Halper specializes in the transmission of Greek philosophy into Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin, and in the ways these philosophical traditions were preserved and developed throughout the Middle Ages.
Please note: This tour will be in Hebrew.
The tours are generously supported by the Martin J. Gross Seminar in Jewish Philosophy.
The National Library of Israel is pleased to invite you to a special symposium marking the publication of the inaugural volume of the Martin J. Gross Library of Jewish Philosophy.
Bringing together leading scholars and the founder of the Gross Foundation, this symposium will explore the enduring significance of the Gross Library for the study of Jewish philosophy and consider new directions in the field.
Participants:
• James Robinson, University of Chicago
• Marty Gross, The Gross Foundation
• Warren Zev Harvey, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Racheli Haliva, Shandong University
Moderator:
• Yitzhak Y. Melamed, Johns Hopkins University
This event will be conducted in English.
No registration is required.
With two acclaimed albums - Aryeh, which launched her into the spotlight, and Ein Olam, one of the most celebrated and widely streamed Israeli albums of recent years, named Album of the Year by ACUM - alongside her EP Yoshev Li Al HaLev, Jasmine Moallem continues to cement her place as one of Israel's most original, fearless, and beloved artists.
Now, in a special one-night-only performance at the National Library, Jasmine invites audiences on a unique musical journey. Reimagining and reconstructing her songs on stage, she reveals new layers and fresh perspectives on the music that has made her one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Israeli music.
Doors open: 8:00 PM | Performance begins: 9:00 PM
Discounted price (₪129): Available for soldiers, members of the security forces, and Yerushalmi Card holders.
✺ Please note: This is a standing, open-air performance. Warm clothing is recommended. Weapons are not permitted inside the event venue.
Twenty years after bursting onto the Israeli music scene and earning every major accolade - including Singer of the Year, Song of the Year, and Breakthrough Artist of the Year - Miri Mesika continues to explore new musical horizons, embrace new artistic directions, and reinvent herself.
With a rich and diverse repertoire and countless acclaimed performances, from large-scale productions to intimate concerts, she has firmly established herself as one of Israel's most celebrated and respected vocalists.
Miri Mesika has become an integral part of the Israeli soundtrack, a powerful and influential voice both on and off the stage. A career highlight came when she starred in the title role of the acclaimed London production of the musical The Band's Visit, earning a nomination for the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award, the first Israeli performer ever to receive this honor. She is currently starring in the successful new production of Funny Girl.
Doors open: 8:00 PM | Performance begins: 9:00 PM
Tickets: ₪169
Discounted price (₪149): Available for soldiers, members of the security forces, and Yerushalmi Club members.
✺ Please note: This is a seated, open-air performance. Warm clothing is recommended. Weapons are not permitted inside the event venue.
Mark Eliyahu Returns to the National Library with a New Show
Mark Eliyahu returns to the National Library with a brand-new performance ahead of the release of his upcoming album.
An extraordinary composer, innovative producer, and internationally acclaimed master of the kamancheh, Eliyahu's new show blends the traditions of maqam with instruments from the ancient world, brought together through a groundbreaking contemporary production.
Joined by a band of internationally renowned master musicians, he delicately fuses East and West, ancient and modern, drawing audiences into a musical journey that moves between profound emotional depths and the energy of a tribal celebration. A journey of hope, love, and connection.
Doors open: 8:00 PM | Performance begins: 9:00 PM
Discounted price (₪149): Available for soldiers, members of the security forces, and Yerushalmi Club members.
✺ Please note: This is a seated, open-air performance. Warm clothing is recommended. Weapons are not permitted inside the event venue.
For decades, Eviatar Banai has been one of Israel's most beloved and moving artists.
His songs explore life itself, its rhythm, its quiet undercurrents, and the emotions that often stir beneath the surface. They speak of relationships, parents and children, love, the soul, and our deepest roots.
Joined by an exceptional band, Eviatar performs his most beloved and iconic songs, music that reconnects us with who we are and with one another.
Joining Eviatar on stage:
Tamir Muskat | musical director, programming, samplers, and drums
Roy Hermon | keyboards, samplers, and trumpet
Yogev Glusman | electric guitar and electronic bass
Itamar Ziegler | bass guitar and electric guitar
Avner Kelmer | violin and string arrangements
Chen Shenhar | violin
Galia Hai | viola
Yoed Nir | cello
Doors open: 8:00 PM | Performance begins: 9:00 PM
Discounted price (₪149): Available for soldiers, members of the security forces, and Yerushalmi Card holders.
✺ Please note: This is a standing, open-air performance. Warm clothing is recommended. Weapons are not permitted inside the event venue.
Mercedes Band, led by charismatic vocalist Gal Toren, turn existential anxiety into a wild, colorful celebration full of fan favorites.
Doors open: 8:00 PM | Performance begins: 9:00 PM
Discounted price (₪149): Available for soldiers, members of the security forces, and Yerushalmi Card holders.
✺ Please note: This is a standing, open-air performance. Warm clothing is recommended. Weapons are not permitted inside the event venue.
A concert celebrating the 75th birthday of composer, pianist, arranger, and educator Menachem Wiesenberg, one of Israel’s most prominent and versatile musical figures. Wiesenberg’s singular career spans the full range between original composition and the craft of arrangement. Like a skilled translator, he takes existing works and recreates them, listening to them with profound respect before unleashing his boundless imagination.
The program will feature some of the composer’s original works alongside his arrangements of songs by Sasha Argov, as well as works by Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.
Prior to the concert, at 19:00, Menachem Wiesenberg will be in conversation with Ohad Sofer, Head of the Music Department at the National Library of Israel | The Stephen A. Schwarzman Education Center, level 0
The concert will be accompanied by a display of items from the Menachem Wiesenberg Archive, held at the National Library of Israel | The Ilona and Hugo Lowy Special Collections Reading Hall, level -3
Program:
Menachem Wiesenberg – Psalm for Solo Harp
Claude Debussy – Sonata for Cello and Harp
Menachem Wiesenberg – Kaleidoscope for flute, percussion, harp, and cello
Menachem Wiesenberg – Homage to Alexander (Sasha) Argov for clarinet and string quartet
Menachem Wiesenberg – Percussion Quintet and String Quartet
Maurice Ravel – Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute, clarinet, and string quartet
✦ Doors open: 19:30 | Concert begins: 20:00
✦ Ticket price: 70 ₪ | Discounted price for seniors and students (with valid ID): 60 ₪
The Israeli Chamber Project:
Sivan Magen Harp | Oded Geizhals Percussion | Guy Eshed Flute | Tibi Cziger clarinet | Kobi Malkin violin | Çiğdem Tunçelli Sinangil Violin | Guy Ben-Ziony Viola | Michal Korman Cello
Artistic director: Tibi Cziger
✦ This concert is made possible by the generous support of Suzie and Bruce Kovner and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation.
Celebrating 46 years since its founding, T-Slam returns with a special summer tour featuring guest appearances by longtime friends and musical collaborators.
Performing in its original lineup for more than four decades, T-Slam remains one of Israel's most influential and enduring rock bands. Following a high-energy U.S. tour, a memorable concert with Monica Sex at the Tel Aviv Culture Hall, and a pause during the recent security crisis, the band is back on stage, touring from northern to southern Israel.
The concert features countless hits and radio staples.
Doors open: 8:00 PM | Performance begins: 9:00 PM
Tickets: ₪169
Discounted price (₪149): Available for soldiers, members of the security forces, and Yerushalmi Card holders.
✺ Please note: This is a seated, open-air performance. Warm clothing is recommended. Weapons are not permitted inside the event venue.
Berry Sakharof and his band bring their electrifying live show to the National Library. Joining Sakharof is the outstanding ensemble that has accompanied him for years, performing beloved classics from his extensive repertoire alongside songs that have rarely been heard live in recent years.
On stage:
Nir Mantzur: drums | Gidi Raz: samplers and guitar | Oren Lotenberg: electric guitar | Beno Hendler: bass | Yonatan Daskal: keyboards
Doors open: 8:00 PM | Performance begins: 9:00 PM
Tickets: ₪169
Discounted price (₪149): Available for soldiers, members of the security forces, and Yerushalmi Club members.
✺ Please note: This is a standing, open-air performance. Warm clothing is recommended. Weapons are not permitted inside the event venue.
