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April 26

121: Birthdate of
Marcus Aurelius the Roman Emperor who described the Jews as being “stinking and
tumultuous.”

1198: Frederick I, Duke
of Austria who employed a Jew named Schlom as his master of the mint, passed
away today.

1478: The Pazzi…

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Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2025. Today, in U.S. news, Detroit continues to make headlines with violent crime falling to historic lows, a testament to strong community bonds, while in California, Connie Bell faces daunting choices as she charts a future after losing both her husband and her home […]

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August 26

1071:
The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at the Battle of Manzikert. This
battle took place during the successful conquest of Palestine, or as what the
Christians called the Holy Land which lasted until 1080. This left the Muslim
Tur…

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July
26

 

412:
“Emperors Theodosius II and Honorius ban compulsion of public service or court
appearances for Jews on the Sabbath or any other Jewish holy day. Thus, all
legal issues involving Jews must be completed between Monday and Friday, an…