JUNE 16 1221: Massacre of the Jews of Erfurt, Germany which at one time was commemorated as a Fast Day on the 25th of Sivan. 1295: Mahmud Ghazan...
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Pope Francis makes Christmas Day plea for peace
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis expressed deep concern over the loss of innocent civilian lives resulting from Israel's bombardment of Gaza.
‘Thanksgiving Day’ Should Have an ‘S’ on the End
You can give thanks because God loves you and because He is good. You can give thanks because God is in control of your life. And you can give...
This Day, December 7, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
DECEMBER 7 43 BCE: The famous orator Marcus Tullius Cicero died. Cicero was a Patrician, member of the Senate and opponent of Julius Caesar....
This Day, October 11, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
OCTOBER 11 1138: Massive earthquake strikes Aleppo, Syria. According to tradition, the Jewish community traces its origins back to the time of King...
This Day, July 18, in Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
July 18 64: During the reign of Emperor Nero, the Great Fire begins in Rome. After the fire, Nero avoided the initial inclination to blame the...
This Day, April 24, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
April 24 70: During the Jewish rebellion against Rome, Roman legions break through Jerusalem’s middle wall, but are driven back by the Jewish...
China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
SinoDaily.com reports: “China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday and insisted the island remains ‘an inseparable part...
‘Glory to God,’ South Carolina Megachurch Baptizes 141 People in a Single Day
At least 141 people were baptized in a single day earlier this month at a South Carolina megachurch, while dozens made professions of faith.