Israel’s new National Library auditorium to be built in Jerusalem

National Library of Israel (NLI) announced this week that a new auditorium will be installed thanks to a philanthropic donation from business magnate and producer David Geffen.

The David Geffen Auditorium will host concerts, conferences, lectures, film screenings, performances and more.

It will be located in the NLI’s new National Library complex, being built across the Knesset in Jerusalem, which is scheduled to open its doors next year.

The new auditorium will play a role in the current renovation of the NLI, which aims to include diverse audience To experience Israeli, Jewish and Middle Eastern cultures from Israel and around the world through educational, educational and digital initiatives.
The design of the David Geffen Auditorium will include a customized ceiling that incorporates elements of mineral fiber, gypsum and wood to achieve an enhanced acoustic design for musical performances, lectures, panel discussions and more.

It will also have customized sight lines, lighting and audio-visual equipment.

“I am proud to partner with the National Library of Israel, one of Israel’s premier cultural institutions, and support its incredible collection and thoughtful, innovative programming,” Geffen said.

“We are extremely grateful to David Geffen for his extraordinary support and look forward to the David Geffen Auditorium at the new National Library of Israel hosting local and international audiences, and a venue for the wonderfully diverse expressions of cultural creativity included in our collections. provide platforms that celebrate and reflect a wide range of cultures, traditions and languages,” said NLI Director Oren Weinberg.

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