1009 ⟶ Destruction of Synagogues and Jewish Artifacts
Caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah orders the destruction of synag...
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🔨 Monk Barsauma's Destruction of Synagogues in Palestine
The Monk Barsauma (not to be confused with the famous Bishop of Nisibis) gathers a group of followers and for the next three years, he destroys synagogues throughout the province of Palestine.⟶
ViolenceSynagogue DestructionReligious ConflictPalestineMonk BarsaumaReligious PersecutionVandalism
Israel
Palestine🏷️ Restrictions Against Jews in the Fatimid Empire
Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah ("the Mad") issues severe restrictions against Jews in the Fatimid Empire. All Jews are forced to wear a heavy wooden "golden calf" around their necks. Christians had to wear a large wooden cross and members of both groups had to wear black hats.⟶
Fatimid EmpireReligious DiscriminationClothing LawsSocial ExclusionCaliph Al-HakimAntisemitismPersecution
Egypt🔥 Destruction of Synagogues and Jewish Artifacts
Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah orders the destruction of synagogues, Torah scrolls and Jewish artifacts among other non-Muslim buildings.⟶
Fatimid EmpireSynagogue DestructionReligious VandalismJewish ArtifactsCaliph Al-HakimAntisemitismViolencePersecution
Egypt⚰️ Attack on a Jewish Funeral Procession
A Muslim mob attacks a Jewish funeral procession, resulting in the arrest of 23 Jews.⟶
FuneralViolenceJewish CommunityAbbasid CaliphateArrestsAntisemitismReligious Conflict
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