The National Library of Israel USA (NLI USA) builds support in the United States for the National Library of Israel to enhance and expand the impact of the Library’s collections, cultural programs, and educational resources. This is done through increasing public awareness, broadening relevant partnerships, engaging in programming, and strengthening philanthropic support. NLI USA is located in New York, and works closely with the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem.

A diverse board of directors from the fields of diplomacy, medicine, public policy, academia, business, and philanthropy lead the work of NLI USA. Jack Lew and David Makovsky serve as Co-Presidents. The board is supported by a staff who carry out the vision of renewal of the National Library of Israel.

Adina Kanefield is the CEO of NLI USA.

NLI USA, Inc. is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the United States, rated 97/100 on Charity Navigator.

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