The Jewish Virtual Library (JVL) is the most comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history, politics, and culture.Encyclopedia of Jewish and Israeli history, politics and culture, with biographies, statistics, articles and documents on topics from anti-Semitism to Zionism.

Core values

- **Education and Research**: The JVL provides a comprehensive online resource with nearly 25,000 entries, covering a broad range of topics including Jewish history, politics, culture, the Holocaust, antisemitism, and Israel-US relations. This makes it an invaluable educational tool for both secondary and higher education[1][3][5].
- **Promoting Understanding and Cooperation**: By offering detailed and balanced information, the JVL helps in fostering better understanding and cooperation between the United States and Israel, as well as promoting mutual respect and knowledge about Jewish history and culture[1][3].
- **Addressing Anti-Semitism**: The JVL actively combats anti-Semitism through its publications, such as "Myths & Facts: A Guide to the Arab-Israeli Conflict," and the website stopbds.com, which aims to counter the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement[1][3].
- **Community Well-being**: By providing a wealth of information on Jewish history, culture, and contemporary issues, the JVL contributes to the well-being and identity of Jewish communities worldwide. It also serves as a resource for interfaith dialogue and understanding[1][3].