Portal:Judaism/Today in Jewish History/30 Kislev

In some years, such as 5772 (2012 CE), there are only 29 days in Kislev.

Sixth Day of Hanukkah, First Day of Rosh Chodesh Tevet


 * In 3597 (165 BCE), the Menorah in the Beit Hamkidash remained lit for a sixth day.
 * In 5109 (1348 CE), the Jews of Augsburg, Germany were murdered, as part of a wave of attacks during the Black Plague.
 * In 5731 (1970 CE), nine Soviet Jews were convicted in Leningrad of hijacking a civilian airplane six months earlier.