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📚 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
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This week, Dr. Mitchell Bard writes in @JNS_org of U.S. President Donald Trump’s failure to hold up the fight against Iran, now turning around to meet their demands and leaving Israel and U.S. Gulf allies stranded. Read more at jns.org/opinion/column/mitch….
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The 2026 World Cup is underway, and there’s no better time to learn about the story of the Jews who helped bring soccer to the U.S. Discover those who influenced its growth alongside other immigrant communities in the early 20th century. Read more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the….
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Born in Queens in 1908, Estée Lauder was inspired by her uncle’s work creating facial creams and became a titan of the cosmetics industry. An avid philanthropist, the Lauder family has supported Jewish causes among others. Read about Lauder at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/est….
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🔎 New at the @JewishVLibrary. UN Watch’s May 2026 report examines the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Procedures system and argues that it has lost credibility due to politicized appointments, weak evidentiary standards, and more. Find the report at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/un-….
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Uncover Jewish heritage in Ethiopia with the @JewishVLibrary. Ethiopia has a long Jewish history, with the Beta Israel existing in the region for centuries. Today, over 135,000 Ethiopian Jews live in Israel. Tell us which country’s Jewish history you’d like us to explore next.
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This week in @JNS_org, Dr. Mitchell Bard uncovers how the pressure placed on Israel by Democrats calls for something far more sweeping than policy changes. Read more at jns.org/opinion/mitchell-bar….
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On this day in 1967, the Six-Day War began with Israel’s Operation Focus. The IAF preemptively struck the Egyptian Air Force, and the war carried on until June 10, 1967, when a ceasefire was signed. To learn more about the Six-Day War, visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/bac….
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❌ Myth: Iran’s use of cluster munitions against Israel is a lawful exercise of self-defense. ✅ Fact: Cluster munitions are not automatically illegal, but when directed at civilian populations, their use becomes a war crime. ⬇️ Let us know what other myths you’d like us to bust.
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Meet the Jewish 2025 NBA Champion: The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren. Making his debut in the 2023 - 24 season, he set the team’s rookie records for blocked shots and made waves as a leading young frontcourt player. Read about Holmgren at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/che….
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This week in @TimesofIsrael, Dr. Mitchell Bard looks at how, in spite of military efforts, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have influenced the erosion of support for Israel in the U.S. Read more at blogs.timesofisrael.com/have….
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On this day in 1948, the IDF was established. After Israel declared independence, the new government established a single, loyal armed force rather than the various armed Jewish defence organizations that operated independently prior. For more, visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the….
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This Jewish American Heritage Month, we're highlighting icons all throughout May. This week: Bob Dylan. Many of Dylan's songs, from “Highway 61 Revisited" to “Not Dark Yet” to “Neighborhood Bully” allude to Judaism and Israel. For more, visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/bob….
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❌ Myth: There is no legal barrier to normalization with Israel in the Middle East. ✅ Fact: While several Arab states have signed peace agreements, legal and institutional barriers to contact with Israelis remain widespread. For more, visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/myt….
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Today, we remember and honor those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including remarkable Jewish American personnel from throughout history. Visit jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jew… to view Jewish Medal of Honor recipients, including those who dies while serving.
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Shavuot isn’t complete without dairy dishes. Visit the @JewishVLibrary and find all the recipes you need to celebrate Shavuot, from Georgian cheese bread to classic fruit-topped cheesecake. Get cooking at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/sha….
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This week in @JNS_org, Dr. Mitchell Bard looks at how both sides of the political spectrum have come to view Trump as a “potted plant.” Read more at jns.org/opinion/column/mitch….
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Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, begins this evening. Visit the @JewishVLibrary to read about why we celebrate, explore traditions and customs, and find information on Shavuot celebrations throughout history. Learn more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/sha…. Happy Shavuot!
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In “The Fracturing Consensus: American Public Opinion on Israel After Gaza,” a webinar from the @JewishVLibrary, we looked at how U.S. support for Israel has shifted, and Dr. Mitchell Bard shared insights into why. Comment below your biggest takeaway from this webinar.
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We're sharing icons all Jewish American Heritage Month. This week, we’re highlighting Steven Spielberg. Spielberg is an award-winning director and producer, and his 1993 film Schindler’s List showcases his engagement with his Jewish identity. For more at jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ste….
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“Silenced No More: Sexual Terror Unveiled - The Untold Atrocities of October 7 and Against Hostages in Captivity," examines how sexual and gender-based violence was systematic, widespread, and integral to the Oct 7 attacks and their aftermath. Read more: jewishvirtuallibrary.org/oct….
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