May 24

1218:  The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. The
driving forces behind the crusade were two Popes who broke new ground in the
mistreatment of the Jews – Innocent III and his successor, Honorius III.   One of their most infamou…

May 15

392:
Theodosius I, who had been emperor of the eastern half of the Roman Empire
became the last ruler of the entire Roman Empire (east and west) “A general of
Spanish origin, and the son of another general, was chosen to replace Valens
who had …

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,…

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…

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…

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…

April 21

753
BCE: According to tradition, on this date Romulus and Remus founded Rome.  Considering the impact that Rome would have
on the Jewish people this date is worth noting. 

586:
Ricard I became King the Visigoth King of Hispania.&n…