A Day in History: The Dead Sea Earthquake
On this day, 11th of Tammuz, 92 years ago, a powerful earthquake shook the northern Dead Sea region in Israel.
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On This Day: The Infamous Bus 32A Attack and Its Legacy
On this day in history, 17 years ago, a suicide bomber attacked a bus near Tzomet Pat in Jerusalem, causing significant loss of life.
Today in History: The Beginning of Operation Entebbe
On this day, the 5th of Tammuz, 43 years ago, planes took off for Operation Entebbe to rescue hostages taken to Uganda.
On This Day in Jewish History: The Imprisonment of the Maharam of Rothenburg
Today marks the anniversary of the Maharam of Rothenburg's capture, as he tried to escape to Israel 733 years ago.
This Day in History: The 1391 Seville Massacre
On this day, the 1st of Tammuz, 628 years ago, Catholic Christians attacked the Jewish community in Seville aiming to force conversions.
This Day in History: Shimon Peres Elected President of Israel
Twelve years ago today, on the 27th of Sivan, Shimon Peres was elected as the ninth President of Israel.
Today in History: The Birth of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
On this day, 211 years ago, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, a leader of German Jewry, was born.
Tragedy on the Tracks: Remembering the Israeli Bus-Train Accident
On this day, June 11, 34 years ago, a train collided with a school bus in Israel's worst rail disaster.
This Day in History: Israel's First Nuclear Reactor Comes to Life
Today, 59 years ago on the 21st of Sivan, Israel's first nuclear reactor, known as 'Soreq Nuclear Research Center', began operations.
This Day in History: The Tragic Tale of Blois
On this day, the 20th of Sivan, 848 years ago, 31 Jews were tragically executed in Blois, France, despite the lack of evidence supporting the blood libel against them.
Remembering the Kidnapping of Three Israeli Teens
On this day, five years ago, three Israeli teens were kidnapped and murdered. Their loss remains etched in our hearts.
On This Day: The IDF Sinks the Altalena
On this day, the 15th of Sivan, 71 years ago, an IDF shell sank the Irgun's ship, the Altalena.
This Day in History: Operation Peace for Galilee Begins
On this day, 37 years ago, Menachem Begin ordered the start of Operation Peace for Galilee.
On This Day in History: The Discovery of the INS Dakar Submarine
Today, 13th of Sivan, marks 20 years since the remnants of the INS Dakar submarine were found, over 31 years after it disappeared.
On This Day in History: Israel and Syria Sign Disengagement Agreement
Today, on the 10th of Sivan, 45 years ago: Israel and Syria signed a disengagement agreement following the Yom Kippur War.
Today in History: Celebrating Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin
On this day, 270 years ago, Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin was born, the visionary behind 'The Mother of Yeshivas'.
This Day in History: The Versailles Wedding Hall Tragedy
Today, eighteen years ago on the 3rd of Sivan, the floor collapsed at the "Versailles" banquet hall in Jerusalem.
This Day in History: Nazi Germany Occupies Norway
On this day, the 2nd of Sivan, 79 years ago, the Nazi occupation of Norway was completed.
On This Day: The 1977 Political Revolution in Israel
On this day, the 1st of Sivan, 42 years ago, the Likud party rose to power in Israel for the first time, in what was called 'The Great Turnover'.
This Day in History: The Passing of Samuel the Prophet
Today marks the 2895th anniversary of the passing of Samuel the Prophet, according to the Taanit tractate.
