Jewish history

An extraordinary underground system, dating back around 2,000 years, was uncovered near the Western Wall. Experts believe this complex was once used by early Roman-era Jerusalemites.

On this day, the 7th of Kislev, 101 years ago, the armistice agreement was signed, ending World War I.

Today, the 16th of Cheshvan, marks 81 years since Kristallnacht, a pivotal event in Germany and Austria that signaled the beginning of World War II.

Today, the 15th of Cheshvan, marks 66 years since the passing of Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, known as the "Chazon Ish," one of Israel's greatest halachic authorities.

On this day, 210 years ago, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, the advocate for the Jewish people, passed away.

On this day, Elul 24, 86 years ago, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, known as the "Chafetz Chaim," passed away.

On this day, the 18th of Elul, 321 years ago, Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Hasidic movement, was born.

Today marks 80 years since the start of World War II and the beginning of the devastation of European Jewry.

On this day, 116 years ago, the infamous 'Protocols of the Elders of Zion' were first published in a Russian newspaper, becoming the most recognized anti-Semitic document worldwide.

On this day, the 2nd of Elul, 33 years ago, two terrorists entered the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul, killing 22 Jews.

On this day, the 20th of Av, 18 years ago, a terrorist bombed the Sbarro restaurant in Jerusalem, filled with customers.

Today in History: On this day, 72 years ago, the Exodus ship was turned away from Israel's shores back to Germany.

On this day, the 12th of Tammuz, 671 years ago, Rabbi Yaakov Ben Asher, famously known as the "Baal HaTurim," passed away, leaving a lasting legacy through his halachic work "Arba'ah Turim."

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A medieval mikveh featuring Hebrew inscriptions was discovered this week in a local church basement. Who first unveiled this historical find, and what do Israeli archaeologists have to say?

On this day, the 2nd of Sivan, 79 years ago, the Nazi occupation of Norway was completed.

Today marks the 2895th anniversary of the passing of Samuel the Prophet, according to the Taanit tractate.

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Recent excavations reveal extraordinary finds from about 2,000 years ago, shedding light on Jewish life in the area. Among the unique discoveries is a lamp with a nine-branched menorah, one of the earliest known such artifacts.