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This Day, March 13, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

March 13 624: Islamic forces under the command of Muhammad were victorious at the Battle of Badr which cemented the power of the Moslem leader with all that we would mean for civilization in general and the Jews in particular. 1202: Seventy-six-year-... »

This Day, March 2, In Jewish History

March 2 117(12th of Adar, 3877):  As the rebellion by Disapora Jews against the Roman Empire of Trajan came to an unsuccessful close, two Jewish brothers who had been leaders in the revolt, Pappus and Julianus were executed at Laodicea in Syria.&... »

This Day, March 1, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

 March 1  286: Roman Emperor Diocletian raises Maximian to the rank of Caesar. Diocletian was determined to restore greatness and stability to the Roman Empire.  He was far more concerned about the Christians whom he saw “as the sole ca... »

This Day, February 28, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

February 28 628: Persian Shah Khosrau II who “conquered Jerusalem after a brief siege in 614 during the Byzantine – Sasanian War” came passed away today. 1255: Bishop Richard of Worms transferred to the chapter of the local cathedral, among other rev... »