Greek writer Apion wrote the Book II of Contra Apionem (Against Apion) about anti-Semitic libel in 85 AD, Continue reading
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Manetho Chronicled the First Anti-Semitic Libel
Egyptian priest historian Manetho wrote the first Anti-Semitic libel chronicle circa 300 BCE. Continue reading
Pope Gregory IX
Pope Gregory IX (Latin: Gregorius IX; born Ugolino di Conti; c. 1145 or before 1170 – 22 August 1241) was Pope from 19 March 1227 to his death in 1241. Continue reading
First Bat Mitzvah Ceremony
The first bat mitzvah ceremony was celebrated by Judith Kaplan Eisenstein, Continue reading
Operation Magic Carpet
On November 8th, 1949, some 40,000 endangered Jews in Yemen were airlifted to Israel. The event was called Operation Magic Carpet.
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King Edward I of England
Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Before his accession to the throne, he was commonly referred to as The Lord Edward. Continue reading
European Expulsion of Jews
The European expulsion of Jews began in 13th Century England. Continue reading