April 20 121: Birthdate of Marcus Aurelius 16th Roman emperor. The “Philosopher” Emperor reigned from 161-180 and he was a cut above those who came before and after him. But he had a low opinion of the Jews, referring to them as “sti... »
November 20 331 BCE (21st of Kislev, 3431): According to the Talmud, Simeon the Just destroyed the Samaritan Temple at Mount Gerizim. The Samaritans had undermined the efforts during the post-exilic period and this move was as much about e... »
Minister of Music Steve Allen leads the Westmore congregation in Praise and Worship. Praise and Worship songs: “This Is My Song” “The Joy” “Living Proof” “Made Me Glad” Choir song: “Back To The Garden” with Jacob Spears 🛎 Subscribe to this channel for inspiring messages and powerful praise and worship: https://www.youtube.com/westmorechur... »
September 20 357 B.C.E.: Birthdate of Alexander the Great. Alexander's eastern conquests would bring the Jews in contact with Greek Culture. The conflict between Greek and Jewish values would become a dominant motif in Jewish history over ... »