Explore the Culture and History of Europe's Oldest Jewish Community On this private tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto we'll spend roughly 3 hours touring the oldest Jewish community in Europe, appreciating the legacy of the first Jewish merchants who traversed the Tiber into ancient Rome. We'll di...
Another turning-point in the history of the Roman Jewry came when the emperor Julian (the Apostate) ascended the throne. Though not inclining toward Judaism, he regarded it as superior to Christianity, and one of his first acts was to abolish the fiscus Judaicus, which had then existed for...
There is no Eruv in Rome. Explore the former Jewish ghetto, Jewish Museum, Great Temple, Trastevere district, Jewish Catacombs, Roman Forum and the Arch of Titus. Visit the Gregorian Egyptian Museum part of the Vatican Museum and Ostia Antica. History of Jewish Rome For more than two thousand...
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The Eternal City’s Jewish Ghetto is unlike any ghetto you might be imagining. One of Rome’s most sought-after areas, there is plenty of history, interesting attractions, and hidden gems to discover here. In this article, we share the top things to see in the Jewish Ghetto. See our...
University of Rome, “La Sapienza”, Italy Giacomo Saban Rights and permissions Reprints and permissions About this article Cite this article Saban, G. Sabbatai Sevi as seen by a contemporary traveller. Jew History 7, 105–118 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01844624 Download citation Issue...
The story of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome is a fascinating tale: both for its atmospheric beauty and its frequently tragic history, the quarter is one of Rome’s most enduringly fascinating areas. Discover it with us.
Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome, echoed this call and added: “The history of the Jews of Rome is enriched today by another, precious monument that testifies to their thousand-year-old settlement and the care in the observance of traditions.” “The discovered environment is also ...