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This Day, January 21, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
January 21 763: Thirteen years after coming to power, the Abbasids defeated the Alids at the Battle of Bakhamra, ending this challenge to their Caliphate. The Abbasid Dynasty lasted for approximately 500 and ruled an area extending from Central Asia o... »
This Day, August 21, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
August 21 1157: Alfonso the Emperor died. His kingdom was divided between his two sons with Sancho III the receiving Castile and , Ferdinand II, “who granted the Jews special privileges” receiving León. 1165: Birthdate of Philip II Augustus, the Fren... »