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This Day, May 2, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

May 2 373: “Bishop Athanasius of Alexandria…aggressive opponent of Arianism and polemicist against Judaism died today.”  693: The Sixteenth Council of Toledo, which had opened on April 25, met for the last time. Among its other accomplishments,... »

This Day, April 25, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"l

April 25 693: Opening session of the Sixteenth Council of Toledo which, before its close, would add more regulations that would prove oppressive to the Jews living under the Visigoths.  This Visigoth anti-Semitism would provide a major impetus fo... »

This Day, April 23, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levi Z"L

April 23  0034: According to Sir Isaac Newton, this is the date of the crucifixion of Jesus. 1185: Birthdate Alfonzo II, the third King of Portugal who was part of a dynasty that provided a comparatively secure environment for their Jewish subj... »

This Day, April 23, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

April 23  0034: According to Sir Isaac Newton, this is the date of the crucifixion of Jesus. 1185: Birthdate Alfonzo II, the third King of Portugal who was part of a dynasty that provided a comparatively secure environment for their Jewish subj... »