By Daniel Reichel
“Inequality is the consequence of policies that have been implemented through the years, and therefore it can be fought.” This was the message sent by Joseph Stiglitz to politicians all around the world during his lecture at …
By Rossella Tercatin
Spring in Italy is always a time to rediscover the passion for books and culture.
After the Festival of Jewish Book in Ferrara, which was held at the end of April, the International Book Fair will be …
By Rachel Silvera and Francesca Matalon
Among the hundreds of people who gathered for a last farewell to Rabbi Elio Toaff, some knew him well, some had never met him but valued his work in the wake of the tragedies …
By Daniel Reichel
“Expo Milano 2015 is going to be an extraordinarily unique laboratory-showcase of agricultural, technological, scientific, and architectural excellence. From May 1 to October 31, Milan and Italy will be leading actors in the international debate about how …
By Adam Smulevich
On the first anniversary of the death of Emanuele Pacifici (1931-2014), the Jewish Community of Rome remembered this historical figure of Jewish life in Italy, through a commemorative Limmud hosted in Bet Michael synagogue.
Born in Rome …
By Ada Treves
Spring in Italy is a season for book fairs, opening with the prestigious Bologna Children’s Book Fair (March 30-April 2), the most important international event for children literature. Last year’s experiment, when the initiative called “Do not …
By Rossella Tercatin
Simonetta Della Seta, the Culture attaché at the Italian Embassy in Israel, has left her post after ten years. A celebration in her honor at the Ambassador’s residence last week was an occasion to measure the impact …
By Michael Sierra
More than 200 students from schools all over Jerusalem formally attired for the occasion, gathered this week at The Rubin Guest House to take part in the Israel Model United Nations (IMUN) for 3 days.
The Israel …
By Adam Smulevich
The Jewish Community of Florence is celebrating 150 years since the time Florence was made capital of Italy. The community is hosting a variety of events, debates and meetings. Organized together with the local Jewish Museum and …
By Daniel Reichel
“The key word of Expo is identity. The identity of Italy”, said the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Saturday, during Expo of Ideas, an event organized by the Ministry of Agriculture together with Expo Milano 2015. …