By Paolo Gnignati*
We are here today, in this theatre that is a symbol of Venice, just a few meters from San Marco and the Doge’s Palace, the center of power of the Republic, 500 years to a day from …
By Renzo Gattegna*
It is a pleasure and an honor for me to represent the Union of Italian Jewish Communities in this prestigious venue, generously offered to us by the Teatro La Fenice for an event which saw the collaboration …
By Simon Schama*
History is not always a stroll down memory lane. Sometimes, an event we assume to be safely locked off at a particular time and in a particular place – for example, this city, March 29th, 1516, the …
By Renzo Gattegna
Dear Pope Francis,
It is with a spirit of profound respect that, on behalf of all the Italian Jewish Communities, I offer you our warmest welcome.
I am aware that you have come to this Temple to …
By Ruth Dureghello
With the permission of Chief Rabbi, Riccardo Shemuel Di Segni,
and of the Masters,
I would like to welcome the religious, civilian and military authorities present here, the representatives of the state of Israeli and all of …
By Riccardo Di Segni
Welcome, Pope Francis, to the Great Synagogue in Rome; a place which was built as a sign of freedom after centuries of restrictions and humiliations; a place visited by kings, presidents, ministers; offended by the Nazis …
By Daniela Gross
A strong encouragement to the OSCE’s States in order to step up their efforts and cooperation in countering anti-Semitic acts and hate crimes, was launched by the high-level conference that recently took place in Berlin to commemorate …
By Francesca Matalon
“We talk about Jewish Europe more and more often. Aside from the significance that Europe has for the Jews, and the geopolitical role that the region and its institutions play, there are many other reasons to talk …
By Lisa Palmieri Billig*
The St. Egidio Community’s annual meeting of the world’s religious leaders this year is taking place in Antwerp, a city of 506,000 inhabitants, 171 different nationalities, with 28% of the population (about 163,417 people) belonging to …
By Adam Smulevich
“Let us pray the Lord to strengthen our society and to remove xenophobia, fear and hate between people because of their origin or religion. We pray the Lord to allow us to see humanity in every person …