January 16 27 BCE: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. Ten...
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This Day, January 10, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
January 10 49 BCE: Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Caesar’s opposition was led by Pompey, the Roman who...
This Day, May 27, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
May 27 1096 (3rd of Sivan): Count Emicho and the Crusaders entered Mayence, Germany. The Jews took refuge in the Episcopal Palace and committed...
This Day, December 17, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
December 17 520 BCE (24th of Kislev): “The foundation-stone of the Temple was laid” (As reported by Jewish Encyclopedia) 630: Modestus of...
This Day, March 9, in Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
March 9 590: Bahram Chobin is crowned as King Barham VI of Persia. The newly crowned king enjoyed support among Persian Jews since opposing forces...
This Day, March 30, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
March 30 1135: On the secular calendar, birthdate of Maimonides (Moses Ben Maimon) in Cordova, Spain. According to Jewish tradition he was born...
This Day, July 7, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
July 7 1274: Pope Gregory X confirmed a bull issued in 1272 banning charges of blood ritual. 1307: King Edward I, the monarch who expelled the...
This Day, November 18, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
November 18 1095: Pope Urban II opened the Council of Clermont. Summoned to plan the First Crusade, it was attended by over 200 bishops. Among its...
This Day, August 4, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
August 4 70: According to some, the date on the secular calendar when the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans. 367: Gratian, son of Roman...