1706 ⟶ Exorbitant fine and destruction of synagogues in Algiers
An outbreak of the plague and a terrible famine in Algiers r...
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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🔥 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💰 Jews Expelled from Naples, Heavily Taxed
23 November. Less-wealthy Jews expelled from Naples; remainder heavily taxed.⟶
ExpulsionTaxationEconomic PersecutionEarly Modern PeriodItaly
Italy💰 Exorbitant fine and destruction of synagogues in Algiers
An outbreak of the plague and a terrible famine in Algiers reduced many Jewish families to indigence. Then, influenced by false accusations, the bey imposed an exorbitant fine on the community and ordered the destruction of the synagogues, which were saved only by the payment of a further sum. This ruined the majority of the Jews.⟶
AlgiersEconomic PersecutionSynagogue DestructionFinancial RuinEarly Modern Period
Algeria