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October 3

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Observed on October 3, 2026
  • Shemini AtzeretJewish

    Shemini Atzeret, the concluding festival gathering that follows Sukkot.

  1. 1839 CEJewish · died

    Moses Sofer, rabbi of Pressburg and founder of its influential yeshiva, died in Pressburg (today Bratislava) at age 77.

  2. 1875 CEJewish · founded

    Hebrew Union College, the first lasting rabbinical seminary in the United States, opened its doors to students in Cincinnati under Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise.

  3. 1226 CEChristian · died

    Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, died on the evening of this day at the Porziuncola near Assisi.

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