This Day, June 1, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
June 1 987: Hugh Capet was elected King of France making him the first of the Capetians. During this period,...
June 1 987: Hugh Capet was elected King of France making him the first of the Capetians. During this period,...
May 31 1279 BCE: Ramses II (The Great) (19th dynasty) becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. If you accept the contention...
May 30 70: During the Siege of Jerusalem, Titus and his Roman legions breach the Second Wall of Jerusalem. The...
May 29 363: A good day for the Romans and bad day for the Jews. Roman Emperor Julian defeats the...
May 28 408: Emperor Theodosius issued a decree restricting Jewish activities related to Purim. Specifically he banned the burning of...
May 27 1096 (3rd of Sivan): Count Emicho and the Crusaders entered Mayence, Germany. The Jews took refuge in the...
May 26 1096(1st of Sivan): The Crusaders massacred the Jews of Neuss, Germany 1135: Alfonso VII of León and Castile...
May 25 1085: Pope Gregory VI passed away. Gregory opposed Henry IV, the Holy Roman Emperor who saw himself as...
May 24 1218: The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. The driving forces behind the crusade were two Popes who...