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Period: Sep 1, 1450 to
The Early Modern Period
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Sep 16, 1450
Developement of Printing Press
The printing press allowed written works to be shared. This helped Jewish books spread and people became more learned. -
Sep 16, 1450
Renaissance
Really starting in 1350, the Renaissance was a rebirth lasting over 200 years that lead to many new ideas. -
Jan 16, 1492
Jewish Expulsion from Spain
The Jews are expelled from Spain and are forced to find new homes elsewhere. -
Sep 16, 1517
Beginning of the Reformation
Martin Luther writes his 95 theses and the reformation begins. -
Cherem of Boruch Spinoza
Known as the first to go "off the derech". Spinoza leaves Judaism to live alone. -
Birth of Moses Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn was a father of reform Judaism and said that Jews could live as Europeans AND Jews. -
Berr Isaac Berr Born
He said "We have to change our ways" which led to Judiasm changing and the birth or "reform" Judaism. -
American Revolution
The Colonies fought for and gained independence from the British and formed the United states of America. -
Juediscle Freishole
School opened up which taught Jews secular studies to help them in real life. Jews also learned freely in German -
Age of Enlightenment
50-year period in Europe that led to people thinking in terms of reason and individuality. -
Edict of Toleration
A series of laws that gave Jews mor rights in the secular world. They could now live outside the Jewish quarter and send their children to publuc schools. -
French Revolution
The French were stirred up by the American Revolution and the Enlightenment causing them to rise against the king. -
Emancipation of Jews of France
Any Jew who takes the oath to fulfill all the duties of the constitution will not have any restricitons that Jews have. -
Establishment of Hamburg Temple
First Shul made in Germany based on Reform beliefs.
