March 6 19 BCE (12th of Adar II, 3741): The Temple “built” by King Herod was dedicated. Technically, Herod had refurbished the Second Temple and not built a ‘third Sanctuary.” 1239: With the Edict of Valencia, Spanish King James I validated pri... »
February 29 1236: In Narbonne (France), an attack on the Jewish quarter occurred after a Jew accidentally killed a Gentile during an argument. The Governor of the city, Don Amyeric, forcibly reestablished order. The house and library of Rabbi Me... »
February 22 1290 BCE: The coronation of Ramses II, who, according to some, is the Pharaoh of the Exodus. Since the Bible does not mention the Pharaoh by name, Ramses is not the only candidate. In addition to which, there is some debate... »
February 21 362: Athanasius returns to Alexandria so he can lead the fight against various Christian heretics such as the Arians. His negative views about the Jews were really part of his fight against Christian heretics. His “anti-Jewish rhetor... »