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A fire has left the Chabad Piazza Bologna center unusable
August 26, 2026
A fire broke out in the Chabad Piazza Bologna center in Rome and filled the whole building with thick black…
The End-of-Year Ceremony of the Bernstein Bat Mitzvah Club
July 5, 2026
The Bat Mitzvah Club of Rome closed out its year with a deeply moving end-of-year ceremony — the first under…
Record 263 People Celebrate 18th Annual Seder
April 23, 2026
ROME — Marking its 18th year in the Eternal City, one of Europe’s largest communal Passover celebrations drew nearly 500…
Sky-High Spirits: Chabad Piazza Bologna Takes Purim to the Clouds
March 11, 2026
ROME – Under the banner of "Purim in the Air," Chabad of Piazza Bologna transformed the 2026 holiday into an…
A Home Away from Home: Chabad Piazza Bologna Welcomes Students in Transit
February 26, 2026
Sometimes travel plans change unexpectedly, turning a logistical hiccup into a special opportunity for connection and spirituality. This is exactly…
Rivka Ravitz Enchants Rome: A Story of Faith, Family, and 12 Children in the Corridors of Power
February 26, 2026
ROME – This past Sunday, the Rome audience was treated to an extraordinary glimpse into the world of high-stakes diplomacy…
From Miami with Love: The newly renamed Bernstein Bat Mitzvah Club to bring a Brighter Future
February 23, 2026
ROME – There is an invisible thread connecting Florida to the Eternal City, woven from generosity and a deep sense…
Light at the Colosseum: Vice PM Salvini Lights Ice Menorah for Chanukah
December 23, 2025
ROME – On a crisp evening steeped in history and profound symbolism, Italy’s Vice Prime Minister Matteo Salvini joined Rabbi…
13 Years of Light: Piazza Bologna Shines for Chanukah as Attendance Grows Larger Than Ever
December 22, 2025
Some traditions become the heartbeat of a neighborhood, and the Chanukah Menorah lighting in Piazza Bologna is now one of…
The Student Chanukah Party at Piazza Bologna
December 15, 2025
While the giant Menorah in the square provided a public beacon for all of Rome, the Chabad Piazza Bologna Student…
A Special Ceremony for 21 Bat Mitzvah Club Girls
June 4, 2025
After a year of meetings, learning, and sharing, the girls of the Bat Mitzvah Club came together to celebrate the…
Overview
March 18, 2025
Explanation of the various areas we suggest to stay in Rome.
Accommodations
March 17, 2025
Hotels close to Jewish areas and that are Shabbat friendly.
Jewish Tours
March 17, 2025
Discover Rome from Jewish point of view.
Transportation
March 17, 2025
How to navigate Rome with public transportation and by car. Where to store your luggage.
Kosher food in Rome
March 17, 2025
How to keep kosher in Rome. Our recommendations and useful information.
Shuls – Synagogues
March 17, 2025
Daily and Shabbat prayers in the various synagogues in Rome.
Purim: Megillah Readings, Celebration for Students, and Show for Children
March 16, 2025
Megillah Readings, Celebration for Students, and Show for Children Once again this year, Chabad of Piazza Bologna organized Purim celebrations,…
Bas Mitzvah Club Celebrates Purim with Learning & Creativity
March 10, 2025
The Bas Mitzvah Club got into the Purim spirit at their latest meetup, where over 20 girls came together for…
A Special Farbrengen for Yud Shvat with Herzel Kosashvili
February 10, 2025
Rome - An emotional Farbrengen was held in honor of Yud Shvat, featuring the special participation of Herzel Kosashvili, who…
Purim in the Shuk: Fun for all
March 27, 2024
In honor of Purim, the Chabad center in Piazza Bologna organized a party dedicated to young people. The evening was…
Stand Together: Help Secure Chabad Piazza Bologna in Rome
January 27, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, In the wake of the tragic attack that occurred during Simchat Torah in Israel, we find…
Rabbi Lazar Officiates Wedding of Students Turned Doctors
December 26, 2023
Rabbi Menachem Lazar and Rebbetzin Lazar, directors of Chabad Piazza Bologna in Rome, embarked on a meaningful journey to Israel…
Colosseum Illuminated for Chanukah: Vice PM Tajani Joins for Historic Lighting Ceremony
December 15, 2023
In a momentous occasion blending ancient history with contemporary celebration, the Colosseum in Rome shone with the glow of Chanukah…
Chanukah Celebration at Piazza Bologna with Firefighters
December 9, 2023
The festive atmosphere of Chanukah was elevated to new heights during the third evening of celebration at Piazza Bologna, where…
Supporting Israelis Amid Simchat Torah War
October 29, 2023
As the conflict during Simchat Torah unfolded in Israel, Chabad Piazza Bologna in Rome swiftly shifted its focus to aiding…
Evening with Mrs. Sarah Karmely Offers Insights on Marriage
June 8, 2023
Last night, an eager audience gathered to hear Mrs. Sarah Karmely share her experiences and insights on married life. For…
Parasha from the Torah: A multimedia opportunity for children
December 29, 2022
The Jewish multimedia landscape for children in Italian is almost non-existent, but now thanks to the small contribution of short…
For the second time: The Chanukah Menorah was lit at the Colosseum
December 29, 2022
For the second year, Chanukià illuminated the Colosseum, this year even more closer, next to the Arch of Constantine, not…
For the eleventh year Piazza Bologna was lit up
December 29, 2022
By now the lighting in Piazza Bologna has become a tradition in which many people participate every day and especially…
Students celebrate Chanukah together
December 28, 2022
Students and young adults gathered at Chabad the first evening of Chanukah after lighting the public menorah in Piazza Bologna…
250 children learn how olive oil is made
December 27, 2022
The olive oil press is an activity carried out by Chabad all over the world and in Rome by Rav…
Bat Mitzvah girls prepare Challah, visit Mikvah with mothers
May 15, 2022
The Bat Mitzvah Club in Rome offers the girls a hands-on experience, one of the most unforgettable meetings is the…
How a medical student in Rome found his Chabad origins
May 6, 2022
Over the years the Passover Seder has always been the largest event we organized, we started with 50 people and…
Back to normality: Purim in the Shtetl
April 9, 2022
After two years exactly since the covid lockdown, Purim was celebrated without any restrictions. Starting with a full house for…
Students visit Ancient Ostia
March 27, 2022
Sunday morning a group of students met at Chabad where a bus was waiting to bring them to Ostia Antica…
Intimate wedding celebrated in Rome
February 16, 2022
An emotional wedding was celebrated when a bride and a groom came to Italy in order to get married in…
First time Chanukah at the Colosseum
December 6, 2021
A historical event took place this Chanukah in Rome; an ice Chanukah Menorah was lit in front of the Colosseum.…
Despite Covid, Bat Mitzvah Club girls celebrate the graduation
June 15, 2021
Due to covid, the BMC had to skip a year, but as soon as it was possible, the program took…
Despite Covid, BMC is happening!
January 25, 2021
With some delay, after months of preparations on how to run the Bas Mitzvah Club during the pandemic, finally, the…
Bat Mitzvah Club in Rome
January 3, 2021
At Bat Mitzvah Clubs International, we’re not your typical after-school Hebrew class. We’re able to give your daughter a more…
Chanukah illuminates Piazza Bologna
December 17, 2020
For the eight nights of Chanukah, Piazza Bologna, the central square in the Jewish neighborhood of Rome was lit with…
Chanukiot and candles shipped through Italy
December 8, 2020
Jews living in Rome but also all over Italy requested Chanukiot, candles, and even books related to Chanukah to be…
Delegation of covid doctors receive Kosher food
December 2, 2020
An Israeli delegation of doctor and nurses from the Sheba Hospital came to Italy, to the region of Piedmont, for…
Tefillin granted to resolution-makers
November 24, 2020
Thanks to two generous individuals, Mr. Rami Levi from Israel and Ronen Biton from Hungary, we were able to grant…
Sushi in the Sukkah covid style
October 26, 2020
The holiday of Sukkot is a time when we eat outside so it was the perfect setting to be in…
Giant Sukkah at half capacity
October 8, 2020
Last year Sukkot, the Sukkah was bursting and we didn't have enough space, so we planned to enlarge the Sukkah…
Starting a new tradition? Shofar in the park
September 20, 2020
Amid rising cases of COVID in Italy and in the Jewish community, the Chabad center hosted private services for Rosh…
Let’s start 5781 on a positive note!
September 14, 2020
The new year is coming upon us in just a few days and we are ready to start it on…
Virtual Sinai Scholar Course attracts many
August 2, 2020
During the lockdown, when no in-person activity was allowed, Rabbi Lazar offered to both the Italian as well as the…
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