The Turbulent History of Jewish Life in Italy - Audio
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Lecture by Rabbi Barbara Aiello
Distinguished Scholar Series – Fall 2009 Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, MarylandJewish life in Italy has a history that dates back to the time of the Maccabees when Jews settled in Southern Italy 300 years before the Common Era. Rabbi Barbara Aiello shares fascinating stories of Italy’s rich Jewish history; from ancient times through WW II.
Rabbi Aiello was the first Rabbi of Synagogue Lev Chadash, the first Reform Synagogue in Italy. Rabbi Aiello currently serves the Synagogue Ner Tamid del Sud, the first operational synagogue in Calabria in 500 years, since inquisition times. Rabbi Aiello is also the Director of the Italian Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria.
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