Portal:Judaism/Today in Jewish History/26 Kislev

Second Day of Hanukkah
 * In 3597 (165 BCE), the Menorah in the Beit Hamkidash remained lit for a second day.
 * In 4959 (1198 CE), the Raavad died.
 * In 5524 (1763 CE), the cornerstone of Touro Synagogue in Rhode Island was laid.