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This Day, July 21, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

July 21 285: Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler. This was part of an attempt to shore up the imperial authority.  In another such step, Diocletian “ordered all the people …to accept his divinity and offer sacrifices to him.  Fo... »

This Day, July 30, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

July 30                                                                      ... »

This Day, July 30, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

July 30                                                                      ... »

This Day, July 31, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

July 31 904: Thessaloniki, which is also known as Salonica, is sacked and looted by Saracens (an Arab group).  The Jewish population of Thessaloniki dates back at least to the first century of the Common Era.  By the time Benjamin of Tudela ... »