641 CE- With the Arab conquest of Egypt, Jews were permitted to live in Alexandria. (The Jewish community there was already 1000 years old by that time.)

 

November 3, 1956- Israel captured Khan Yunis, concluding the occupation of the Gaza Strip.

 

November 27, 2008- Mumbai Terror Attacks The city of Mumbai, India, was hit with a series of coordinated terror attacks, starting on Wednesday evening, which left close to 200 dead and scores more injured.

 

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Today is

Yom Rivi'i, 12 Tishrei, 5784

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 

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