Germany

Throughout history, the divine hand has influenced the fate of nations.

In Worms, Germany, lies a synagogue that's stood for a near millennium, housing a plaque nearly 1,000 years old. This is where Rashi, the revered scholar, studied as a young man under Rabbi Yaakov ben Yakar.

Today marks the anniversary of the Maharam of Rothenburg's capture, as he tried to escape to Israel 733 years ago.