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This Day, April 19, In Jewish History, by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

 April 19 According to one web-site, April 19th is one of the blackest days on the Jewish calendar. From the 11th century (1014) through the 20th century (1943) this date is remembered for the atrocities which took place. Below are a few: ) 1014... »

This Day, April 6, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

 April 6 1199: King Richard I of England dies from an infection following the removal of an arrow from his shoulder. Richard spent most of his reign fighting to protect his lands in France or on the Third Crusade. While he was in England, he did ... »

This Day, March 30, In Jewish History by Mitchell A or Deb Levin Z"L

 March 301135: On the secular calendar, birthdate of Maimonides (Moses Ben Maimon) in Cordova, Spain. According to Jewish tradition he was born Erev Pesach. "From Moses to Moses there was none like Moses.' This folk saying sums up the greatness of... »

This Day, March 18, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

March 18 37: The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius' will and proclaims Caligula emperor. Caligula ruled from 37 until his death in 41. From the Jewish perspective he was not so much an anti-Semite as a lunatic whose crazy behavior affected the Jews. The bi... »