News and updates about Rome

The indestructible Jews in Peace and War:The message of Hanukah for today's Jews

The marriage of Esau the progenitor of Rome and the West to the daughter of Yishmael is no a passing "romantic interlude" but a prediction.

The indestructible Jews: The message of Hanukah for today's Jews

Navigating challenges & finding unity in Rome's Jewish community

'Real Talk' with Mr. Viktor Fadlun, the esteemed head of the Jewish community in Rome

Navigating challenges & finding unity in Rome's Jewish community

Rome: Thousands gather to support Israel

In Rome, Italy, 3,000 people gather to sing Israel's national anthem Hatikva at the Arch of Titus. Arutz Sheva's Giulio Meotti speaks.

Rome: Thousands gather to support Israel

Historic: Israeli Foreign Minister meets Libyan counterpart

FM Cohen met with Libyan FM Najla Mangoush in Rome and discussed possible partnerships between the countries, among other issues.

Israeli Foreign Minister meets Libyan counterpart

In Europe’s big cities, migrants are already the majority

One also glimpses the beginning of a violent reaction by French society, and perhaps Europe, against the drift of its suburbs.Op-ed.

In Europe’s big cities, migrants are already the majority

Zuckerberg vs. Musk fight takes shape in Italy

Elon Musk claims to have made arrangements to fistfight Mark Zuckerberg in ancient Rome.

Zuckerberg vs. Musk fight takes shape in Italy

Bringing Rome to its knees

Why did Hashem send Rome to throw us into exile? Why are the descendants of Rome our worst enemies to this very day?

Bringing Rome to its knees

Rome’s Lazio given partial stadium ban over antisemitic chants

Judge pauses penalty after soccer team issues lifetime bans to three fans involved in hateful chanting during recent match.

Rome’s Lazio given partial stadium ban over antisemitic chants

The Daily Portion / On coming full circle

Speaking in a synagogue in Rome had a special meaning.

The Daily Portion / On coming full circle

Fan who wore Hitler jersey to Rome soccer match facing jail time

Authorities also investigating antisemitic chants made during game by Lazio supporters at Roma fans.

Fan who wore Hitler jersey to Rome soccer match facing jail time

Under the radar: Netanyahu and his wife receive VIP tour of the Colosseum

The tour did not appear in the PM's itinerary, likely so as not to convey a sense of "disconnect" from the mass demonstrations in Israel.

Netanyahu and his wife receive VIP tour of the Colosseum

After learning of Tel Aviv attack: Hatikvah sung at synagogue in Rome

Netanyahu informed Jewish representatives in Rome about the attack in Tel Aviv and sang Israel's national anthem with them. Watch.

Hatikvah sung at synagogue in Rome

Netanyahu informed of Tel Aviv shooting while speaking to Rome Jewish community

Rome Jewish congregation sings Hatikvah after learning from PM Netanyahu of terrorist attack in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu informed of shooting while at Rome synagogue

Italian translator refuses to translate for 'dangerous' Netanyahu in Rome

Translator Olga Dalia Padua says 'my children won't forgive me' if she agreed to translate for Israeli PM at Rome synagogue this weekend.

Italian translator refuses to translate for Netanyahu in Rome

Israeli tourist stabbed at a train station in Rome

24-year-old Israeli woman stabbed three times in the back. The suspect fled the scene and police are looking for him.

Israeli tourist stabbed at a train station in Rome

Jews whose graves were bulldozed under Ghadaffi remembered in Rome

Marble plaques bearing names of 1,800 Jews who were buried in Libya and whose graves were destroyed unveiled in Prima Porta Cemetery.

Jews whose graves were bulldozed under Ghadaffi remembered

Italy marks 40th anniversary of Rome Synagogue attack

1982 attack at Great Synagogue in Rome by Palestinian Arab terrorists killed two-year old boy and injured 37.

Italy marks 40th anniversary of Rome Synagogue attack

US tourist denied audience with pope damages two Roman sculptures in fit of rage

Man told he won't be able to see Pope goes on rampage at Vatican Museums, damaging two 2,000-year old sculptures before being restrained.

US tourist denied audience with pope damages 2 Roman sculptures

Israel donates playground equipment in Rome’s Yitzhak Rabin Park

New playground section will open at Rome’s Yitzhak Rabin Park, donated by the Israeli Embassy in Italy.

Israel donates playground equipment in Rome’s Yitzhak Rabin Park

Jewish leaders denounce Nazi flag outside Rome church funeral

Jewish leaders in Italy outraged after neo-Nazis draped a Nazi flag over a coffin after a church funeral and also performed Nazi salutes.

Jewish leaders denounce Nazi flag outside Rome church funeral

Italian Jewish group condemns fascist salutes at Rome soccer game

A leading Italian Jewish org has called for action after fans at Lazio's win over Inter-Milan were filmed doing fascist salutes and chants.

Italian Jewish org condemns fascist salutes at Rome soccer game

Rome mayoral candidate accused of antisemitism defeated

Center-right candidate accused of antisemitism over Holocaust remarks loses out to center-left candidate in Rome mayoral election.

Rome mayoral candidate accused of antisemitism defeated

Leading mayoral candidate in Rome apologizes for Holocaust comments decried as antisemitic

Leading Rome mayoral candidate apologizes after being accused of anti-Semitism for Holocaust comments.

Rome candidate: Holocaust gets attention because Jews own banks

Rome: Massive protest against COVID pass

Footage shows police using riot control measures against protesters in Rome.

Rome: Massive protest against COVID pass

Dr. Mordechai Kedar: “After Kabul, Islam wants to conquer Rome”

Kedar: It's time to wake up, understand and take the necessary steps, before it's too late. Op-ed.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar: “After Kabul, Islam wants to conquer Rome”

Rome: Food deliveryman stabs coworker after anti-Semitic rant

A food delivery man in Rome was stabbed after telling a fellow courier to stop an anti-Semitic rant.

Rome: Food deliveryman stabs coworker after anti-Semitic rant

Ambassador to Italy affixes mezuzah in new home: I miss Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to Italy, Dr. Dror Eydar, affixes mezuzahs to doorposts of new ambassador's residence in Rome.

Ambassador to Italy affixes mezuzah in new home

Rome Jews celebrate first Jewish wedding after lockdown

As Italy reopens following coronavirus lockdowns, Rome's Jews celebrate communities first wedding since pandemic began.

Rome Jews celebrate first Jewish wedding after lockdown

Remembrance of things past

Remembrance of things past

I am barricaded at home in Italy to protect my family

I am barricaded at home in Italy to protect my family

Rome names central street after community rabbi

In historic ceremony, Rome names street after Rabbi Eliyahu Toaff, Holocaust survivor and chief rabbi of Rome for 50 years.

Rome names central street after community rabbi

Watch: Hoshana Rabbah prayers at Great Synagogue of Rome

Watch prayers for 7th day of Sukkot with the special cantillation of one of the world's oldest Jewish communities - that of Rome.

Watch: Hoshana Rabbah prayers at Great Synagogue of Rome

Used Israeli buses sent to Rome don’t meet EU standards

Buses intended to augment Rome's aging fleet require engine upgrades before use.

Used Israeli buses sent to Rome don’t meet EU standards

Tribute to the Jews of Rome: 'A Light unto the Nations'

Rome's electric company initiates project to illuminate dome of the city's magnificent Great Synagogue.

Tribute to the Jews of Rome: 'A Light unto the Nations'

Stolen stumbling stone Holocaust memorials replaced in Rome

A group of 20 Stolpersteine, Holocaust memorials in downtown Rome that were stolen in December, have been replaced.

Stolen stumbling stone Holocaust memorials replaced in Rome

Holocaust cobblestone memorials stolen from street in Rome

Memorials to Holocaust victims in Italy uprooted and stolen from Rome in what police call case of 'theft aggravated by racial hatred.'

Holocaust cobblestone memorials stolen from street in Rome

Pro-Israel Antisemites & Pro-Jewish anti-Israelis

Riccardo Pacific talks about the dynamic political landscape in Europe at the European Jewish Association conference in Brussels

Pro-Israel Antisemites & Pro-Jewish anti-Israelis

Report: Labor chief to meet Pope Francis

Avi Gabbay plans trip to Vatican, will meet with Pope Francis in visit organized by journalist who arranged 2014 papal visit to Israel.

Report: Labor chief to meet Pope Francis

Rome mayor blocks street dedication for neofascist leader

Rome Mayor announces she will block naming of street after founder of Italy's major post-war neofascist party.

Rome mayor blocks street dedication for neofascist leader

UNRWA in urgent search for cash at global gathering

Global powers meet in Rome to find solutions to UNRWA's funding crisis.

UNRWA in urgent search for cash at global gathering