Jews who were expelled from the Holy Land by the Roman Empire
found themselves in locations as diverse as Europe, North Africa
and the Persian Gulf. In the span of 1,000 years, the majority
of Jews living in these societies were subjected to anti-Semitic
discriminatory laws, violence and even expulsion. Romans
destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Jews were exiled from
Italy. Crusaders massacre Jews in Europe. Moroccan Jews are
forced to either convert to Islam or be expelled. England
banishes all Jews. 100,000 Jews are exiled from France. 200,000
Jews are expelled during the Spanish Inquisition. Holland expels
all Jews. Anti-Jewish mob attacks occur in Russia. The Holocaust
begins.