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

August 6 412: Roman emperors Honorius and Theodosius II command that Jews should not be persecuted because of their religion or have their property confiscated without cause but Jews are warned not “to disrespect Christianity. (As reported by Austin C... »

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 ... »

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

July 26   412: “Emperors Theodosius II and Honorius ban compulsion of public service or court appearances for Jews on the Sabbath or any other Jewish holy day. Thus all legal issues involving Jews must be completed between Monday and Friday, and... »

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

July 23 501: A violent earthquake hit Eretz Yisrael during which the town of Akko was totally destroyed. 636: Following the Battle of Yarmuk Arabs took control of most of Eretz Yisrael from the Byzantine Empire. 1253: The Jews were expelled from V... »