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Jewish Virtual Library (JVL)

@JewishVLibrary

The Jewish Virtual Library (JVL) is the most comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history, politics, and culture.

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined October 2009
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Before GPS, Abraham Zacuto’s astronomical tables helped navigators cross oceans. The Sephardic Jewish scientist and exile also wrote Sefer ha-Yuhasin, a landmark chronicle of Jewish history. Explore his life and legacy: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/abr…
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At 95, French Jewish chemist Henri B. Kagan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. From hiding in wartime France to pioneering research on molecular “handedness,” discover his remarkable story in JVL: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/hen…
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Algorithms reward engagement, even when the content spreads hate. Dr. Aaron T. Walter examines digital antisemitism, Israel’s public diplomacy, and the debate over what platforms should remove after October 7. Read his paper on JVL: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/dig…
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Three years since October 7. We remember those murdered, honor the survivors, and stand with the bereaved families. May their memory be a blessing. 🕯️ Explore JVL’s comprehensive collection on October 7 and the war: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the…
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Israel-Bhutan ties grew through agricultural cooperation long before diplomatic relations in 2020. Direct flights are now planned for 2027. 🇮🇱🇧🇹 Explore the history: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/isr…
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Explore the U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran with JVL’s sourced timeline of sanctions, diplomacy, and efforts to disrupt sanctions evasion. jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ret…
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Meet mAImonides, JVL’s new AI research assistant. Explore Jewish history, Israel, Zionism and more with answers grounded in 27,000+ entries—and links to the sources. Try it: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/mAI… Tutorial: youtube.com/shorts/MG3A61DT5…
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How have U.S. presidents shaped relations with Israel? Join Dr. @MitchellGBard on October 6 at 7 p.m. EDT for a JVL webinar tracing the relationship from Truman to Trump. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #Israel #USIsraelRelations
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From Benny Friedman’s pioneering passing to Julian Edelman’s Super Bowl performances, Jewish players have helped shape football. Explore the players, coaches, and team leaders in our Jews in the @NFL entry—and read their biographies: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jew…
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As delegates walked out, Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions against Iran and Hamas at the @UN, rejected genocide allegations, and challenged @NYCMayor. Read the speech: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/pri…
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