This Day, February 29, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z”L

This Day, February 29, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z”L

1236: In Narbonne (France), an attack on the Jewish quarter occurred after a Jew accidentally killed a Gentile during an argument. The Governor of the city, Don Amyeric, forcibly reestablished order. The house and library of Rabbi Meir ben Isaac were pillaged, but no one was killed.