March 16, 1190 - The entire Jewish community of York, England, perished while observing Shabbat ha-Gadol, the last sabbath before Passover. Gathered together inside Clifford’s Tower, the keep of York's medieval castle, for protection from the violent mob outside, many of the Jews took their own lives; others died in the flames they had lit, and those who finally surrendered were massacred and murdered.

This occurred just after the beginning of the Third Crusade. “Before attempting to revenge ourselves upon the Moslem unbelievers, let us first revenge ourselves upon the ‘killers of Christ’ living in our midst!”

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#GoodMorningWorlds
I am up and having breakfast, and feeling a little dizzy.
my foot is about the same as yesterday, so still resting on the sofa.

I have meds to order for Mum, and I'd quite like to get downstairs and outside for a bit of fresh air. just for a few minutes.

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Now then! Come along with me today to York Castle, or Clifford's Tower.

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Shin sibh, a charaidean! Thigibh còmhla rium an-diugh gu Caisteal Eabhraig, no Tùr Clifford.

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Clifford’s Tower #york

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#daff #daffodils #nature #history #romans #romanbritain #mound #defence #heritage #flowerphotography #naturephotography #city #grass #castle #tower #castlephotography #wind #flowerhead #spring #movement #chooselandscape #landscape #Plant #landscapephotography #cliffordstower
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Rabbi Dr Elisheva Salamo's arrival to serve the Liberal Jewish community of York, marks a great historical watershed for the city, which in 1190 witnessed one of the most violent and appalling acts of antisemitic violence and murder | Colin Speakman

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https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/region/yorks-first-rabbi-for-800-years-signals-forgiveness-for-its-darkest-shame/