“A heartbreaking pain compounded by the shock and anguish that has exhausted us since October 7, as we grapple with the brutal murder of over 1,200 Israeli citizens by Hamas terrorists and the 247 hostages (including 30 children) held in …
An expert in Jewish musical tradition and a composer and artist as well, the president of the Jewish Community of Florence Enrico Fink has embarked on a quest to find a 16th-century piece written by a distinguished rabbi and scholar …
In one of his recent public statements, Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See Raphael Schutz called for a “healing through dialogue” between Jerusalem and the Vatican to address the ongoing issues. Some of them have been unresolved for decades, while …
Former Israeli ambassador to Australia, Mexico, and El Salvador, Jonathan “Yoni” Peled, is set to become the Jewish State’s representative to Italy. A seasoned diplomat, Peled will succeed Ambassador Alon Bar, who has reached the age limit for his position. …
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has discussed efforts to prevent a new war in the Middle East with his Israeli and Lebanese counterparts, Israel Katz and Bou Habib, he …
Rome’s closeness with Jerusalem, a firm condemnation of Hamas terrorism, and Italy’s commitment to regional de-escalation. These are the topics addressed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. They also discussed the Iranian …
“Thanks to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, a true friend of Israel, for the warm welcome. We appreciate the unique relationship between Israel and Italy, especially in this difficult time,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his one-day mission to Rome, …
“I always thought it was better to go through hell at work than live in paradise at home,” recalled Fouad Blanga to Pagine Ebraiche in 2011. At the age of 85, he continued to go to his factory in Tribiano, …
Almost 8,000 Jewish citizens from 13 European countries participated in the latest survey by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights – FRA, highlighting significant concerns about rising antisemitism in the Old Continent. FRA’s third survey on discrimination and hate crime …
“Bring them home now.” Nine months after Hamas pogroms, more than 120 hostages are still in the hands of terrorists. On July 7, the Union of Young Italian Jews (UGEI) staged a flashmob in Piazza Duomo in Florence in front …