September 3 175(BCE): Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the Greek King of the Channukah story began his reign today. 141 BCE (18th of Elul, 3619): The fight...
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This Day, March 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
March 22 1144: This date marks the first ritual murder libel which took place in in Norwich, England. It set the pattern for subsequent accusations...
This Day, February 18, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
February 18 296: Cassius Dio, the namesake of the historian who “frequently records the religious zeal and self-sacrificing spirit of the Jews” and...
This Day, August 26, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
August 26 1071: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at the Battle of Manzikert. This battle took place during the successful conquest of...
This Day, April 13, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
April 13 1111: Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Henry gained power by revolting against his father Henry IV. This was unfortunate for the...
This Day, July 25, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
July 25 306: Constantine I was proclaimed Roman emperor by his troops. Under the rule of Constantine, Christianity would in effect become the...
This Day, January 9, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
January 9 638: As a result of the Sixth Council of Toledo that began today “King Chintilla decreed that only Catholics were permitted to live in...
This Day, May 26, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
May 26 1096(1st of Sivan): The Crusaders massacred the Jews of Neuss, Germany 1135: Alfonso VII of León and Castile was crowned in the Cathedral...
This Day, May 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
May 22 334 BCE: The Macedonian army of Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. This was the first step of...