1856
A. D. Gordon Is Born
Aaron David Gordon, later a Labor Zionist thinker of the Second Aliyah, was born in Troyanov in 1856. Later biographies give 9 or 10 June.
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February 10, 1831
Isaac Rülf Is Born
On February 10, 1831, Isaac Rülf was born in Rauischholzhausen. He later became rabbi of Memel and an early Zionist.
Europe
January 29, 1808
Ezekiel Hart Takes the Oath in Lower Canada
On January 29, 1808, Ezekiel Hart took the oath for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada. The House refused him the seat.
Jews in Politics · Antisemitism
North America
8 April 1730 (Julian)
Shearith Israel Consecrates the Mill Street Synagogue
On 8 April 1730, the seventh day of Passover, Congregation Shearith Israel consecrated its Mill Street synagogue, the first purpose-built synagogue in continental North America. British New York still used the Julian calendar.
North America
July 27, 1655
Jews in New Amsterdam Request a Cemetery
On this day, July 27, 1655, Jews in New Amsterdam asked for a burial ground. The colonial council refused, saying there was no need yet.
North America
January 23, 1639
Francisco Maldonado da Silva Is Burned in Lima
On January 23, 1639, the physician Francisco Maldonado da Silva was burned at the stake in Lima.
Inquisition · Antisemitism · Jews in STEM
South America
early February 1616 (death day uncertain)
Samuel Pallache Dies
Samuel Pallache, Moroccan Jewish envoy to the Dutch Republic, died in The Hague in early February 1616. The exact death day is not established. He was buried at Beth Haim in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel.
Europe
25 January 1569 (Julian)
Philip II Authorizes the Inquisition in the Indies
On 25 January 1569, at El Pardo, Philip II issued the royal cédula authorizing Holy Office tribunals in the Indies. Spain still used the Julian calendar. The Lima tribunal was received in 1570.
South America
July 16, 1547
Paul III Completes the Portuguese Inquisition
On July 16, 1547, Pope Paul III issued Meditatio cordis, giving the Portuguese Inquisition the secret procedure John III had sought.
Europe
July 31, 1492
Alhambra Decree Takes Effect
On this day, July 31, 1492, the Alhambra Decree’s deadline arrived. Jews in Spain had to leave or convert, or face death.
Europe
6 June 1391 (Julian)
Anti-Jewish Riot Begins in Seville
On 6 June 1391, a mob attacked Seville’s Jewish quarter after years of preaching by Ferrand Martínez. Later chroniclers give about 4,000 killed; modern historians treat that figure as inflated. Castile still used the Julian calendar.
Europe
July 20, 1263
The Disputation of Barcelona Begins
On July 20, 1263, Moses ben Nahman and Pablo Christiani began a public disputation before King James I of Aragon.
Europe