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Sep 16, 1425
Portuguese Exploration
In the early 1400s, under Prince Henry, the Portuguese tried to find new trade routes to compete with Italian merchants. He hired Muslims and Jews to help develope faster ships and create more acurate maps. -
Sep 15, 1450
Invention of Printing Press
After Gutenberg created movable type, ideas were able to spread quickly. More people had access to books and were able to be educated. Jews were able to preserve religious texts and spread them all over Europe. -
Jul 31, 1492
Expulsion From Spain
The Jews are forced to pack up and leave Spain. They look for an open-minded society with a thriving economy. Many Jews go to Venice or Amsterdam -
Sep 16, 1550
Kabbalah
During the 16th century, the rise of Kabbalah took place due to the decrease in Rabbinic authority, and became a major part of many Jews lives. -
Sep 16, 1563
Shulchan Aruch
Yosef Karo wrote the most widely accepted compilation of Jewish law ever. Puplished in Venice, it made it easier for Jews to correctly follow the laws -
Cherem of Spinoza
Originally expected to be a great rabbi and leader, Spinoza began to question the words of the rabbis of the community. He was tried for blasphemy, and given cherem -
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Moses Mendelssohn
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Enlightenment
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Edict of Toleration
Made by Emperor Joseph II, it declared that Jews could live outside of the Jewish quarter, send their kids to public schools, and own factories. It also declared that they had to take surnames and did not have to pay a poll tax. -
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French Revolution
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Emancipation of Jews of France
After the Emancipation of the Jews of France, the Jews were finally were viewed as a part of the society. Some Jews, who were embarrassed by other Jews, ended up calling for a reform.
