Italian Jews

Who is Florence's first female Jewish mayor?

Sara Funaro, new mayor of Florence, Italy, is the first woman and first Jew to lead the historic city.

Accused of 'genocide'

Italian hotel refuses reservation from Israelis

Jewish organizations condemn incident in which small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation from an Israeli couple, claiming that Israelis are “responsible for genocide”.

Milan: Death threats against Jews written in nightclub

Milan’s Jews on high alert after death threats written in nightclub and chanted at pro-Palestinian rally.

In Sicily, community of Bnei Anusim still faces challenges

Sicily’s Jews have hired their first rabbi in 500 years but still face a battle for acceptance by Italy’s Jewish establishment.

Italian Jewish leader:

Antisemitism is reemerging in Italy decades after end of fascism

On day commemorating liberation from fascism, Noemi Di Segni warns that nostalgia for WWII period must be condemned by government.

Italian Jews slam parliament speaker for honoring fascist party

Jewish leaders in Italy excoriate parliament president for marking anniversary of founding of the neo-fascist Italian Social Movement.

Italian PM meets Jewish leaders

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni underlines "essential importance of Jewish communities" in meeting with WJC head and Jewish leaders.

A movie about kidnapped Italian Jew moves forward sans Spielberg

Film about Edgardo Mortara, a 19th-century Italian Jew who was kidnapped by the Catholic Church, moves forward, but without Steven Spielberg

12-year old Italian boy assaulted by teens in antisemitic attack

A 12-year old Italian Jewish boy was attacked by teenagers who kicked him, hit him on the head and yelled antisemitic abuse at him.

Sixth volume of Italian translation of Talmud released

The sixth volume of an Italian translation of the Talmud was recently published in Italy.

Italian cops arrest neo-Nazi group planning to attack NATO

Anti-Semitic extremist group also used social media to recruit young people to carry out violent acts.

New report shows Vatican urged pope not to protest deportations

Vatican hid Holocaust orphans from their families and urged Pope Pius XII not to protest deportations.

Former leader of Milan Jewish community dies of coronavirus

Michele Sciama, former secretary-general of the Jewish Community of Milan, dies of coronavirus at 79.

Italian Jews working to restore Jewish literary heritage.

Italian Jewish community launches campaign to restore its Jewish literary heritage.

A missile a minute. What would the West do?

Italian Jews, IsraAID help homeless earthquake victims

Italian Jews join IsraAID in bringing help to people in central Italy who remain homeless after earthquakes last summer and fall.

Italian group prepares Passover packages for low-income Jews

The Italian Jewish community is making available low-cost Passover care packages to aid struggling families.

Italian pundit calls to ban Hebrew in synagogues

Alessandro Sallusti, a possible candidate for Milan's mayor, sparks outrage after calling for only Italian in houses of worship.

Security to be increased at Jewish sites in Italy

Italian police to secure places of Jewish worship and sites linked to Israel following Milan stabbing attack.

Italian Jews in Samaria: Boycott is against all Jews

Jewish representatives visit family of murdered couple and Knesset, in trip to learn more about the 'hypocrites' who boycott Israel.

New Jerusalem Foundation Head Confident 'Israel will Overcome'

Exclusive interview with rising Italian Jewish leader, Johanna Arbib Perugia: 'The reaction of Jerusalem's residents is exemplary.'

Italy's Jewish Leaders Pressure Rivlin to Block New Envoy

Haaretz claims Rome's chief rabbi and community head say Fiamma Nirenstein's identification with Right could harm Israeli-Italian relations.

Netanyahu Meets with Italian Jewish Community Leaders

'We are not only fighting for our common way of life, but also the truth,' Netanyahu states to Jews ahead of meeting with Italian PM.

Backlash Among Italian Jews Over New Israeli Envoy

Leaders of Italy's Jewish community fear appointment of fiercely pro-Israel Fiamma Nirenstein will prompt charges of dual loyalty.

Italy's Senate Approves Bill to Criminalize Holocaust Denial

Italy's senate votes to approve bill criminalizing Holocaust; bill will now be discussed by the Italian Chamber of deputies.

Reaching Out to the 'Hidden Jews' of Southern Italy

Shavei Israel has appointed a new emissary who will help the 'hidden Jews' of southern Italy to reconnect with their roots

An Anti-Semite to Lead Italy:

EXPOSÉ: Italy's New Leader: Here is What He Says on Israel

New popularist politician's remarks on Israel - among other topics - raise concerns over antisemitism...

Painting Sold by Vichy Regime Returned to Jewish Family

500-year-old painting auctioned by the French government during World War II returned to a Jewish family who proved it was sold illegally.