Naftali Ben-Menaḥem
1911–1974 (age 63)
Biography
Naftali Ben-Menaḥem served as a guardian of Israel’s literary heritage, leading library initiatives that preserved rare manuscripts and promoted Hebrew scholarship. His meticulous care of collections ensured that invaluable works could be studied by researchers and shared widely with readers.
He was known for mentoring young librarians and for cultivating partnerships that expanded public access to knowledge, leaving behind a culture of excellence and generosity. Ben-Menaḥem’s contributions endure in the institutions he nurtured and in the memories of colleagues, resting on Har HaMenuchot.