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Great German Schola of Venice to reopen on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, the sound of the shofar will resonate for the first time after a century in the magnificent Great German Schola in Venice, the first of the five synagogues in the area of one of Europe first Jewish ghettos.

Liliana Segre, champion against hatred and indifference, turns 90

Italian President Sergio Mattarella led tributes to Senator-for-Life and Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre, as she celebrated her 90th birthday.

Former UCEI president Amos Luzzatto passes away at 92

Amos Luzzatto, a writer, university professor, scholar and two-time president of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities (UCEI), has passed away in Rome, aged 92.

Former UCEI President Amos Luzzatto passes away, aged 92.

The writer, university professor, scholar and two-time president of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities (UCEI) Amos Luzzatto,ז״ל, has passed away in Rome, aged 92.

Jewish journeys across Italy explore culture and build dialogue

The European Days of Jewish culture in Italy which involved over 90 cities and towns, kicked off at the Palace of Culture in Rome, the oldest Jewish community in the Diaspora and this year the lead city.

European Day of Jewish Culture, a time to meet again

Rome, the oldest Jewish community in the Diaspora, is going to be the leading city of the 21st edition of the European Day of Jewish Culture scheduled for Sunday 6 September.

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