Portal:Judaism/Today in Jewish History/2 Shevat

In 3688 (76 BCE), Alexander Jannaeus died.
In 5390 (1630 CE), Simon dias Solis, a Jew who had converted to Christianity, was arrested for allegedly stealing a silver vessel from a church in Lisbon.
In 5679 (1919 CE), Symon Petliura began his attacks on the Jews of Ukraine.
In 5702 (1942 CE), the Wannsee Conference, convened by Adolf Eichmann took place.
In 5708 (1948 CE), Solomon Mikhoels, a Jewish actor, was murdered on the orders of Stalin.