Tag Archives: Jewish heritage
Italian Program for European Day of Jewish Culture Announced

Italian Program for European Day of Jewish Culture Announced

by Melanie on 21. Jul, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Destinations, Festivals and Events, Lombardy, Milan, Religion

I’m always fascinated to learn about Jewish heritage in Italy. So, here’s a Jewish cultural event that will be going on this fall. September 7 marks the European Day of Jewish Culture, and, according to Ruth Ellen Gruber’s blog Jewish Heritage Travel, “Italy is consistently probably the most enthusiastic country that takes part.” This year’s theme [...]

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Jewish Resources in Italy

Jewish Resources in Italy

by Melanie on 14. Apr, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Religion

Just in time for Passover, I’ve found a great resource for all things Jewish in Italy. JewishItaly.org has links and info to synagogues, kosher stores, Jewish museums, and more. If you are Jewish or just interested in Jewish culture and history, you can also browse JewishItaly’s list of towns that can claim Jewish heritage or [...]

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In Primo Levi’s Footsteps

In Primo Levi’s Footsteps

by Melanie on 28. Jan, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Italy News

Though International Holocaust Remembrance Day just passed (on Jan. 27), there’s still a chance to remember those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis and Fascists (and other rogue regimes). The Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, DC, will hold a screening of the documentary La Strada di Levi on Tuesday, January 29 at 6 [...]

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Getting Real In Rome’s Ghetto

Getting Real In Rome’s Ghetto

by Melanie on 26. Jan, 2007 in Destinations, Italy News, Lazio, Rome

An interesting article from the New York Times today profiling the rising real estate rates in Rome’s Ghetto. The area, bordered by the Tiber, Campo de’ Fiori, and the Campidoglio, has long been one of our favorite spots in the city – for its food, few boutiques, and relative calm. Seems like we’re not the [...]

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