By Guido Vitale*
The autobiography of philosopher Jean Paul Sartre (“Les Mots”, The Words) consists, as it is well known, of only two chapters. The title of the final part is “Writing”, and describes how one of the greatest …
Par Ada Treves
Lire avec énorme difficulté, lutter pur décodifier un texte, affronter la lecture avec souffrance, même s’il s’agit d’un nombre très petit des pages, il ne s’agit pas de paresse. Il ne s’agit pas d’être négligent ou indifférent. …
By Jordan Palmer*
It’s important that Jews of the 21st century understand and keep alive, the spirit and importance of past Jewish community’s contributions to society, including the area of the arts. Despite persecution and exile, Jews throughout the world …
In Italy, as in the rest of the world, Hanukkah adapts for Covid-19 safety and moves on line. Although the Festival of lights looks vastly different in this time of pandemic and social distancing, the tradition of celebrating together however …
A team of Israeli medical experts landed in northern Italy, last week, to help a Piedmont district hospital to cope with a surge in Covid 19 patients. The delegation of 20 doctors and experts from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center in …
“Piazza Giudia: la retata degli ebrei, 1943” by Sergio Zavoli, is one of the most fascinating documentaries about the dramatic day Roman Jews were rounded up by the SS in the Ghetto and deported to Auschwitz. Shot in 1963 and …
By Pagine Ebraiche staff *
Arrigo Levi dedicated his whole life to journalism and institutions. As a great Italian Jew who was a protagonist in times of intellectual engagement, he left a permanent mark, becoming one of the most appreciated …
By Ada Treves*
The history of a thousand-year old presence, which dates back to the destruction of the second Temple, the characteristics and the traditions of a special island. A presence recognized as an integral and essential part of the …
By Ada Treves
There is an expression in Italian, that has a magic musicality and a deep meaning at the same time. “Carta canta” is one of those idioms that are difficult to translate without losing the many layers its …
By Guido Vitale and Jelica Raseta*
In 2010, Pagine Ebraiche editor-in-chief Guido Vitale interviewed the great European author Predrag Matvejevic. He was born in Mostar (currently in Bosnia) in 1932, his father was Russian and his mother was Bosnian, and …