The 2nd of Shevat marks the death of evil King Alexander Yannai, a Hasmonian king of Judea from 103 BCE to 76 BCE. Yannai is famous for the Etrog throwing Episode that occurred while he was at service in the Bet Hamikdash. While serving as High Priest at the Temple in Jerusalem, Yannai mocked the Sukkot service, at which point the crowd showed their displeasure by pelting him with etrogs. Yannai responded by having his soldiers kill 6,000 people in the Temple courtyard. Yannai aligned himself with the Hellenist faction known as the Sadducees, and opposed the mainstream rabbis, the Pharisees. On various occasions Yannai ordered the killing of Pharisees, and feasted while watching the executions.
According to traditional sources, Yannai later repented and cooperated with the Pharisees.
Kosher Corner
With Passover around the corner many people start their Passover shopping early, to be able to decide on their Passover gifts and Passover products ahead of time without having to make a rushed decision.
In today's Judaica industry many Passover products are available. You can find all sorts of Passover products such as Passover books, Passover Seder Plates , Matzah Covers and much more. Scroll around in Judaica Brick and Mortar stores or Online stores and you will find many interesting Passover Gifts to choose. And as it's known, start your Passover Shopping early and you will be ahead of the game.
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