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Jews Expelled from Spain


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On what date in the Jewish calendar were the Jews expelled from spain in 1492?



AskTheRabbi.org answered:

The 9th of Av. This is a day of national mourning. Both Temples were destroyed on Tisha B'av, the First Crusade started then, and many other tragedies occured on this day and in this month.


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