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Is jewishvirtuallibrary.org legit or a scam?
jewishvirtuallibrary.org was registered Oct 10, 2000 (26 years old), per public registration records. AboutUs doesn't label sites "legit" or "a scam": this page lists the dated registration, DNS, HTTPS, mail-authentication and safety checks we could verify, each with its source, so you can decide for yourself.
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When was jewishvirtuallibrary.org registered?
jewishvirtuallibrary.org's registration dates to Oct 10, 2000 (26 years old), per public registration records. GoDaddy.com, LLC is the registrar on record today.
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Lifeline · jewishvirtuallibrary.org over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 26 years ago · on AboutUs since 2007 · 2 registrar changes since Jul 21, 2011 · 1 registrant change since 2011 · last checked Nov 8, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredOct 10, 2000jewishvirtuallibrary.org was registered on Oct 10, 2000.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 8, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageMar 10, 2007 – Nov 6, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Mar 10, 2007 to Nov 6, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2007
Registrar
Register.com, Inc. (R71-LROR)Jul 21, 2011Registrar Register.com, Inc. (R71-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Jul 21, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Register.com, Inc.Jan 23, 2014Registrar Register.com, Inc. in the registration data recorded on Jan 23, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Registrant
Registrant recordsJul 21, 2011 – Jun 7, 2026Registration records for jewishvirtuallibrary.org are held from Jul 21, 2011 to Jun 7, 2026 (90 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
Nameservers: expedient.comNameservers: expedient.comJul 21, 2011 – Jan 23, 2017Registration records listed expedient.com nameservers (auth1.dns.expedient.com, auth2.dns.expedient.com, auth3.dns.expedient.com) for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Jul 21, 2011 to Jan 23, 2017.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: Cloudflare
Certificate
Let's EncryptApr 5, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 16 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Apr 5, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (16)
Oct 10, 2000Registration: jewishvirtuallibrary.org was registered on Oct 10, 2000.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 8, 2026
Mar 10, 2007 – Nov 6, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Mar 10, 2007 to Nov 6, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2007AboutUs record: “There exists a deep friendship between Israel and the U.S. - between our peoples and countries. The basis of this friendship is common values, a commitment to democratic values, freedom, peace, and common interests, inc…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Jul 21, 2011Registrar: Registrar Register.com, Inc. (R71-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Jul 21, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jul 21, 2011 – Jun 7, 2026Registrant: Registration records for jewishvirtuallibrary.org are held from Jul 21, 2011 to Jun 7, 2026 (90 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jul 1, 2007
“There exists a deep friendship between Israel and the U.S. - between our peoples and countries. The basis of this friendship is common values, a commitment to democratic values, freedom, peace, and common interests, inc…”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Current AboutUs recordJun 27, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 8, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
GoDaddy.com, LLCGoDaddy.com, LLCAug 23, 2016 – Nov 11, 2026 (latest)Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 23, 2016 and most recently on Nov 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 8, 2026
Registrant change
Jan 23, 2014
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 23, 2014. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
1 registrant change, 2011–2026
Nameservers: CloudflareMar 4, 2017 – Jun 7, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (rocky.ns.cloudflare.com, rosa.ns.cloudflare.com) for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Mar 4, 2017 to Jun 7, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to CloudflareMar 4, 2017jewishvirtuallibrary.org's nameservers moved from expedient.com to Cloudflare between Jan 23, 2017 and Mar 4, 2017. Last seen at expedient.com: Jan 23, 2017 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Mar 4, 2017 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Google Trust Services
Apr 8, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 (latest)
Google Trust Services issued 7 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Apr 8, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 31, 2026. Seen in use on Nov 4, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 4, 2026
Sectigo LimitedMay 13, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 2 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from May 13, 2026, the latest valid until Aug 11, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
SSL CorporationJul 16, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026SSL Corporation issued 6 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Jul 16, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 9, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 21, 2011 – Jan 23, 2017
Zone file: Registration records listed expedient.com nameservers (auth1.dns.expedient.com, auth2.dns.expedient.com, auth3.dns.expedient.com) for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Jul 21, 2011 to Jan 23, 2017.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 23, 2014Registrar: Registrar Register.com, Inc. in the registration data recorded on Jan 23, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jan 23, 2014Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 23, 2014. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Aug 23, 2016 – Nov 11, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 23, 2016 and most recently on Nov 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 8, 2026
Mar 4, 2017 – Jun 7, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (rocky.ns.cloudflare.com, rosa.ns.cloudflare.com) for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Mar 4, 2017 to Jun 7, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 4, 2017Zone file: jewishvirtuallibrary.org's nameservers moved from expedient.com to Cloudflare between Jan 23, 2017 and Mar 4, 2017. Last seen at expedient.com: Jan 23, 2017 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Mar 4, 2017 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 5, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 16 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Apr 5, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 8, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 7 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Apr 8, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 31, 2026. Seen in use on Nov 4, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 4, 2026
May 13, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 2 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from May 13, 2026, the latest valid until Aug 11, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 27, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 8, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Jul 16, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: SSL Corporation issued 6 certificates for jewishvirtuallibrary.org from Jul 16, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 9, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
3 of 4 safety checks passed (Nov 13, 2026).
Registered 2000 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Jewish Virtual Library is a digital reference resource covering Jewish history, culture, religion, and Middle Eastern affairs. It serves students, researchers, and the general public seeking information on Judaism, Israel, and related topics. The site is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Oct 10, 2000 — 26 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: GoDaddy.com, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Oct 12, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for jewishvirtuallibrary.org.
checked Sep 29, 2026
The live front page reads as an education or reference site that is funded by donations or members, mainly for a general audience.
Authority 69/100— ahead of 69% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
69 is a percentile: higher than 69% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #19,555)+7
Verified continuity: 26.1 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+4
Calibration adjustment (published map)+13
Model score: 35/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 69/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
Retained threat-feed result (recorded about 5 days ago); name-similarity check available (recorded about 5 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 5 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What jewishvirtuallibrary.org said about itself, 2007
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2007
There exists a deep friendship between Israel and the U.S. - between our peoples and countries. The basis of this friendship is common values, a commitment to democratic values, freedom, peace, and common interests, including the drive toward regional stability and preventing terrorism and violence.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2013 record.
2000
Domain registered (Oct 10, 2000).
2007
First tracked by AboutUs (Mar 10, 2007); profile edited 2 times through 2013.
2013
Self-description at the time:
“JewishVirtuaLlibrary.org A website that provides educational information about Israel”