March 17 796 BCE (1st of Nisan, 2956): Based on computations using the Bible and archaeology, possible date for the death of Jehoash, King of Jud45...
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This Day, November 3, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
November 3 166 BCE (15th of Cheshvan, 3595): Mattathais ben Yochanan passed away. 361: Roman Emperor Constantius II died. Constantius II enhanced...
This Day, August 9, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
August 9 48 B.C.E.: Julius Caesar defeated Pompey at the battle of Parsalus. This victory helped to cement Caesar’s position and put an end to...
In the desert above the Dead Sea, evidence of Jewish rebels’ capture of Roman weaponry
The 1,900-year-old swords are in perfect condition, thanks to the arid climate of the Judean Desert.
This Day, July 12, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
July 12 1191: The armies of the Third Crusade (1189-92), led by England's King Richard ('The Lionhearted'), captured the Syrian seaport of Acre....
This Day, September 18, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
September 18 825 BCE: The Jewish people began a 14-day celebration to dedicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple project was initiated by...
This Day, December 18, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
December 18 1118: Alfonso the Battler conquered Zaragoza. 1271: Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of...
This Day, June 5, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
JUNE 5 70: Titus and his Roman legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem. 1191 After conquering Cyprus, Richard the Lionheart and his Crusaders...
This Day, January 28, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
January 28 814: Charlemagne passed away. The grandson of Charles Martel was one of the greatest European rulers during the Dark Ages. There was...