Portal:Judaism/Today in Jewish History/17 Tevet


 * In 5285 (1524 CE), Pope Clement VII approved the organization of the Jewish community of Rome.
 * In 5436 (1676 CE), Frederick William of Brandenburg decreed protections for the Jews of Berlin.
 * In 5488 (1727 CE), the land for the Congregation Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in North America, was purchased.
 * In 5708 (1947 CE), Arabs killed 40 Jews at an oil facility in Haifa.