Jewish Virtual Library (JVL)

📚 Looking for facts, not fiction? @JewishVLibrary is the most comprehensive online resource on Jewish history, politics, and culture. With 26,000+ entries, we cover everything from anti-Semitism to Zionism. For more: jewishvirtuallibrary.org #JewishHistory #JewishVirtualLibrary

Check out timelines of Jewish history ranging from 2000 BCE to the present day in the @JewishVLibrary. Pinpoint major figures, places, and historical events that shaped Jewish history and culture. Learn more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/timelines.

With concerns rising about foreign money, its sources, and its uses by U.S. educational institutions, trusted data is more important than ever. Read “Arab Funding of American Universities: Donors, Recipients, and Impact” a study from Dr. Mitchell Bard at #_Toc206771327" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jewishvirtuallibrary.org/arab-funding-o….

Dr. Mitchell Bard writes in @JNS_org this week on President Trump’s lackluster response to an armed man ramming his vehicle into a Reform temple in Michigan, and proposes the address that should’ve taken place after the attack. Read more at jns.org/opinion/the-mo….

❌ Myth: Israel dragged the US into war with Iran. ✅ Fact: This claim ignores a documented chain of events and erases American decision-making authority. Evidence shows Washington acted on its own security calculations. For more facts on the war, visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/myths-facts-on….

📣 Join us next week! Register for our next webinar: “The End of the Arabist Doctrine in U.S. Middle East Policy.” Dr. Mitchell Bard will discuss how U.S. strategy in the Middle East is reshaping as the war with Iran develops. Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

Step into the Politics Wing at the @JewishVLibrary. Search through trusted articles, reports, and polls on decades of politics in the U.S. and the Middle East. Learn more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/politics-wing.

This Women’s History Month, we're highlighting iconic Jewish women from our collection. This week, we’re talking about Noa Kirel. Kirel's musical career debuted in 2015, and she gained attention at Eurovision 2023 with her song “Unicorn”. Learn more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/noa-kirel.

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated in the beginning of the war with Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei has recently assumed the position as the nation’s new Supreme Leader. Learn more in a new biography from the @JewishVLibrary. Read more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/mojtaba-khamen….

Read publications from the @JewishVLibrary. Find books and journals on topics ranging from Israeli history to US-Israel relations, written by scholars including Jewish Virtual Library Executive Director Dr. Mitchell Bard. Visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/aice-publicati… to access our publications.

$12.1B of Arab funding has been donated with no listed purpose, leaving Americans left to wonder what this money is funding. Read more from Dr. Mitchell Bard in @JNS_org at jns.org/universities-a….

On this day in 1947, the Truman Doctrine was announced to Congress, establishing that the U.S. would provide assistance to all democratic nations under threat from authoritarian forces. Want to learn more U.S.-Israeli history? Visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/us-israel-rela….

The @JewishVLibrary is highlighting some of the iconic Jewish women from our collections. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the first female Jewish justice on the Supreme Court, and became known as a champion of women’s rights. Learn more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ruth-bader-gin….

Rembrandt is often hailed for his philosemitism, but an exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston tells a different story. Read the latest at the @JewishVLibrary at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/rembrandt-has-….

View the bibliography of the @JewishVLibrary. Access a list of trusted resources, links, and related websites on a variety of topics, from history and genealogy to arts and culture. Learn more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/links-bibliogr….

Join us March 25, 7 PM ET for our next webinar: “The End of the Arabist Doctrine in U.S. Middle East Policy.” Dr. Mitchell Bard will examine how Iran’s role and evolving U.S.-Israel cooperation are reshaping strategic thinking in Washington. Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

This Women’s History Month, the @JewishVLibrary is highlighting some of the iconic Jewish women from our collections. This week, we’re talking about Barbra Streisand, a woman who infused her Jewishness into every role despite backlash. Learn more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/barbra-streisa….

The Arabist thinking which has influenced America’s engagement with the Middle East has been disregarded for the first time in 78 years as Trump collaborated with Israel against Iran. Read more from Dr. Mitchell Bard in @JNS_org at jns.org/trump-buries-a….

Step into the Women’s Wing at the @JewishVLibrary. Learn all about pivotal Jewish women from around the world. From major feminist movements to iconic Jewish women in the U.S. and Israel, find resources and articles in the Women’s Wing at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/women-wing.

Join us March 8, 2026 at 1 PM EST for Part 1 of a 4-Part series from the Jewish Heritage Alliance and co-hosted by the @JewishVLibrary. Register at jewishheritagealliance.com/register-for-p….

The @JewishVLibrary is your place for Purim recipes! Find sweet and savory treats to have a delicious Purim. Start cooking at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/purim-foods.