The Saidler Gate in new National Library of Israel
Saidler & Co. was invited by the Yad Hanadiv Foundation to join
its
philanthropic efforts to build the National Library of Israel. Saidler & Co. always held the
belief
that the people around us should benefit from our distinct perspectives. Thisof mutually
beneficial
partnerships between business and society is reflected in our values and our history of
philanthropy
to make a meaningful difference to the world we live in.
A generous gift from the family Saidler will establish the Saidler Gate in the new building of the new National Library of Israel. The family was invited by the Yad Hanadiv Foundation to join its philanthropic efforts to build the National Library of Israel. Yad Hanadiv is a Rothschild family philanthropic foundation dedicated to advance Israel as a healthy, vibrant and democratic state.
A generous gift from the family Saidler will establish the Saidler Gate in the new building of the new National Library of Israel. The family was invited by the Yad Hanadiv Foundation to join its philanthropic efforts to build the National Library of Israel. Yad Hanadiv is a Rothschild family philanthropic foundation dedicated to advance Israel as a healthy, vibrant and democratic state.
Joining Rothschild, Gottesman and the Israeli Government
The 120-year-old National Library of Israel is home to the
intellectual and cultural treasures of Israel and of Jewish heritage. The new National Library
of Israel is made possible by the generosity of Yad Hanadiv-the Rothschild Foundation, the David
S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Family of New York and the Israeli Government, with additional generous
support from foundations and individuals across the world.
480,000 sq. Foot Building Designed By Swiss Architects Herzog &
de Meuron
The 480,000 sq. foot building is designed by the Swiss
architects Herzog & de Meuron and scheduled to open in 2021. The building is currently under
construction in Jerusalem across from the Knesset and the Israel Museum. The landmark building
is set to become one of the most remarkable buildings in Israel.
The library’s treasures include over 5 million volumes of books, handwritten works by authors such as Maimonides and Sir Isaac Newton, Islamic manuscripts and personal archives of leading figures including Martin Buber, Franz Kafka and Stefan Zweig. The collection further consists of millions of digital items, the largest collection of Jewish and Israeli music, as well as world-class collections of photographs and ancient maps.
The library’s treasures include over 5 million volumes of books, handwritten works by authors such as Maimonides and Sir Isaac Newton, Islamic manuscripts and personal archives of leading figures including Martin Buber, Franz Kafka and Stefan Zweig. The collection further consists of millions of digital items, the largest collection of Jewish and Israeli music, as well as world-class collections of photographs and ancient maps.
The Saidler Gate Entrance
The 480,000 sq. foot building is designed by the Swiss
architects Herzog & de Meuron and scheduled to open in 2021. The building is currently under
construction in Jerusalem across from the Knesset and the Israel Museum. The landmark building
is set to become one of the most remarkable buildings in Israel.
The library’s treasures include over 5 million volumes of books, handwritten works by authors such as Maimonides and Sir Isaac Newton, Islamic manuscripts and personal archives of leading figures including Martin Buber, Franz Kafka and Stefan Zweig. The collection further consists of millions of digital items, the largest collection of Jewish and Israeli music, as well as world-class collections of photographs and ancient maps.
The library’s treasures include over 5 million volumes of books, handwritten works by authors such as Maimonides and Sir Isaac Newton, Islamic manuscripts and personal archives of leading figures including Martin Buber, Franz Kafka and Stefan Zweig. The collection further consists of millions of digital items, the largest collection of Jewish and Israeli music, as well as world-class collections of photographs and ancient maps.