Month: April 2024

This Day, April 16, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

April 16 1457 BCE: Egyptian forces under Thutmose III defeated a group of rebellious Canaanite Vassal States at the Battle of Megiddo. This would have taken place while the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. The strategic position of Megiddo would make ... »

15 Apr 2024

DeSantis signs five new laws to crack down on groomers, sex traffickers in Florida  Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five new laws Wednesday to intensify penalties and strengthen enforcement against those who prey upon minors and participate in sex trafficking. VIDEO: Iranian Parliament Celebrates Missile Attack on Israel – Chanting “Death to Israel!” from […] The post 15 Apr 2024 appea... »

Opera Theatre to Present Opera Scenes Sunday

Lee University Opera Theatre, directed by James Frost, will present Opera Scenes in the Squires Recital Hall on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m.  The performance, which is the final […] The post Opera Theatre to Present Opera Scenes Sunday appeared fi... »

This Day, April 15, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

This Day, April 15, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

April 15 1191: Coronation of Henry VI as Holy Roman Emperor during whose reign anti-Semitic riots took place stretching from the districts along the Rhine all the way to Vienna.  Ephraim Ben Jacob of Bonn was one of the leading Talmudist during t... »