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This Day, August 29, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

August 29 1255: The body of little boy who had disappeared was found in a well at Lincoln.  The boy would become known as Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln (England) was the subject of an infamous ritual murder libel. It was alleged that Jews enticed ... »

This Day, August 28, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"l

August 28 388: Magnus Maximus, an Hispanic usurper to the throne of the western Roman Empire passed away. During his disputed reign Maximus issued an edict of which censured Christians at Rome for burning down a Jewish synagogue which was condemned by... »

This Day, August 26, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

August 26 1071: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at the Battle of Manzikert. This battle took place during the successful conquest of Palestine, or as what the Christians called the Holy Land which lasted until 1080. This left the Muslim Tur... »

This Day, August 9, In Jewish History by Mitchel A and Deb Levin Z"L

August 9 48 B.C.E.: Julius Caesar defeated Pompey at the battle of Parsalus. This victory helped to cement Caesar’s position and put an end to Pompey. Considering Pompey’s behavior towards the Jews, including his desecration of the Temple, Caesar’s vi... »