In the Model Matzah Bakery, children learn how Shmurah Matzah is made. Dressed in baker's hats, children mix the flour and water into Matzah dough. Then the dough is rolled out, and riddled full of holes with special Matzah perforators.  The matzot are rushed to the "brick" oven in the hope of baking the entire batch of Matzot in just 18 minutes. (however, these will not be for kosher for Pesach). Since the Matzah that the children produce themselves will not be kosher for Passover each child will take home an individually boxed, full-sized, delicious Shmura Matzah that is Kosher LePesach. The Model Matzah Bakery is guaranteed to generate excitement for Pesach and a renewed appreciation of Matzah Shmurah!

Starting in 1943 the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe founded a program later called Merkos Shlichus. Through the program  pairs of Yeshivah students utilize their summer breaks to visit remote cities and villages throughout the world in the search of Jews, hoping to rekindle their Jewish spark, and connect them with the wider Jewish community. Yeshiva students come to Rome on a steady basis to help in the work especially during holidays and the summer, certain times the Merkos Linyonei Chinuch Central Chabad Headquarters pays for the travel expenses for the students to arrive in Rome, all other expenses are paid by Chabad Piazza Bologna with support from the central office of Chabad Lubavitch Rome.

What did the original Menorah really look like in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem? What really is Shemen Zayit Zach (pure olive oil)? How did the Maccabees of old make olive oil for the Golden Menorah? The Olive Oil Press Workshop answers all these questions and many more. Our current workshop demonstrates, with the help of participants, the process the Maccabees used to refine Olive Oil for the Menorah in the Chanukah story. Students sort and hand-press fresh olives in an old fashioned olive press made of wood and cast iron, then decant the olive juice with a modern centrifuge to quickly extract the pure olive oil - authentic "Shemen Zayit Zach". As the olive oil is refined, the students hand spin wicks out of cotton and then light the Chanukah Menorah with the resulting oil. Concepts like the reason for using olive oil in modern day Chanukiyot and the proper lighting of the Chanukah Menorah is discussed and demonstarted.

The Mitzvah of blowing the Shofar is the central commandment of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, it is blown in all synagogues during the morning services, Shacharit, on both days of the holiday. For those that can't come to the synagogue, Rabbi Lazar reaches out during the afternoon to the Jews in the area and towards the evening anybody who didn't have a chance to hear the Shofar is invited to come hear the Shofar at Chabad.

The Shofar Factory is a hands-on workshop for the very young and the young at heart. Experienced craftsmen guide children through the step-by-step process of crafting a shofar. Once the work begins, volunteers are called up to separate the shofar from the core, clean and measure the cured horn. Volunteers then saw off the solid end of the shofar and help drill the mouthpiece. The horn is cleared, tested and polished, and the delighted participants learn how to blow the shofar. The Shofar Factory is guaranteed to inspire children and adults about our rich heritage.

Brit Milah is a central commandment in Jewish life, Chabad helps and reaches out to families to perform this Mitzvah, puts them in touch with a Mohel and make sure everything works out. In certain circumstances, the Mohel doesn't charge a fee and even pays his own travel expenses.

Various types of Tefillin, Mezuzot, Talitot, Kidush cups, candlesticks, hand washing vessels, Challa boards, tablecloths and italian Jewish books are available for purchase at Chabad. [gallery ids="6293,6294,6295,6296,6297,6298,6299,6300,6301,6302,6303,6304,6305,6306,6307,6308,6309,6310,6311,6312,6313,6314,6316,6317,6315"]

Chabad has a lending library of Jewish and Jewish related books in Italian, English, Hebrew, Yiddish and even some titles in Portuguese and Russian.

With the opening of the new Chabad center, a new program was started, collection and distribution of new or used clothing in excellent condition. Many people have expressed a need for a place where to donate their clothing, being it slightly used or unused inventory. Chabad received different types of clothing both for children and adults as well as accessories. The program is open daily at the opening times of the center or by appointment.

Every year, in the gardens of Piazza Bologna, a giant Chanukah Menorah is lit each night at 8 pm, on friday at 3 pm. The first Saturday night of Chanukah a big party takes place, details and a list of the lightings is available at the Event section. Some history... In 2010 for the first time a public Menorah was on display in Piazza Bologna for one night. The lighting was accompanied by a large crowd, doughnuts, music, etc... and the presidents of the local synagogues. The idea came from Rabbi Itzchok Hazan, the Head Shliach of Chabad in Rome, how encouraged Rabbi Lazar to pursue the project. Guido Capraro, a councilor in the local municipality gave full support and after being invited to the main lighting in Piazza Barberini to the 20 feet candelabra, he requested that a large Menorah should be on display for the eight days of Chanukah also in Piazza Bologna. Fast forward two year, in 2012, a modern Menorah built by Carlo Carbini of FEMA s.r.l. and donated by Mr. Elio Tesciuba in memory of his later mother, Rachel Tesciuba z"l, was erected in Piazza Bologna, the inauguration was honored also by the president of the local municipality. For more info on the event of this year (2016-5777) click here

The Pesach or Passover Seder is undoubtedly one of the most attended religious events after Yom Kippur, almost no Jew would want to miss this tradition of millenias. Chabad Piazza Bologna organizes each year a Seder on the first and second night in English and in Hebrew to accommodate the travelers and the foreign students learning in Rome, some locals that don't have a family with whom to celebrate also join the festivities. To reserve for the first night or second night. Chabad Monteverde organizes on the first night a Seder for English speaking students. Below is some feedback we received in the past years:

Renowned teather critic Howard Kissel describes his experience at Chabad of Rome seder in a article on Lubavitch.com.

Hi and Happy Passover,
 We just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at the seder last night. 
Everything was perfect and amazing!
 Grazie,
Amy and Lew

 hi..just a short note to say how much i enjoyed the seder
thank you once again
alan

Dear Menahem, I thought the seder was extraordinary. 
When Rabbi Gerald Meister told me about the Rome Chabad I expressed fear that, being run by orthodox Jews, I might feel uncomfortable. 
He assured me that would not be the case and he was, of course, completely correct. 
I thought Mendel conducted a seder that made everyone feel welcome, a true part of the learning experience.
Again, profound thanks. Best, Howard

I would like to thank you very much it was an unforgettable Seder and visit in Rome. 
I would like the recipe of the potato pie and the apple pie if possible. 
Please tell Rivka they were delicious.
Thanks again,
Rivka

Our experience was completely wonderful.  Going through the haggadah was handled masterfully and then the dinner which followed was absolutely delicious with plenty to eat.  We would have liked to have sat at a table with more Americans or with Italians, but we have no idea whether that would have been possible at all.  As always, the warmth and good humor of the people who make up the Chabad were welcoming and made us feel at home and happy.  So important during Pesach!  Thank you all for a wonderful experience,  Robert and Frances Levine

We would like to take the opportunity to thank the Rabbi, wife and staff for a wonderful evening.
The food was very tasty and well presented as well as very well organised.
Thanks again.
The Milstein Family.

We would like to take this time to tell you how much we enjoyed your Seder! We were in the dining area of English speaking tourists and met many people from around the world.
We all had at least one other thing in common which was wanting to celebrate Passover at a seder while in Rome. 
Thank you so much for providing this. We were all very comfortable during the English language/and Hebrew seder. The food was good. But more than anything was the wonderful feeling that we had by completing  this Mitzvah with others  in a foreign country, not knowing where to go.
I feared that we would not get a cab from there, but many did show up, so getting back to our hotel was not a problem.
Thank you again.
S.L.S.
Florida

The Mikva Eliahu Fadlun of Piazza Bologna in Via Famiano Nardini 15, was built in the year 2018 under the directives of Rabbi Meir Posen and is supervised by Rabbi Menachem Lazar. The water in the Mikva is exclusively rainwater collected on the large roof directly above the Mikva. The women's Mikva has four preparation rooms, the Mikva itself has a reservoir on the side and one under (Bor al gabei Bor), both have continued hashoka. When the water level in the Mikva decreases, rainwater is added. The water is cleaned thanks to the latest filter technology approved by Rabbi Posen. The women's Mikva is open every night at sunset, appointments are required, to make an appointment please email us or send a whatsapp to +39 392 255 8870. The Mikva for men is also comprised of rainwater and has a lower reservoir (Bor al gabei Bor). The men's Mikva is open every morning, weekdays 7 am - 8 am, Sundays 7:30 am - 8:30 am, Shabbat and Holiday 8:30 am - 9:30 am, eve of Shabbat and Holiday 1 pm - 2:30 pm. The Mikva for utensils (kelim) has a reservoir under, it was initially filled up with rainwater and tap water is added. The Mikva was built keeping in mind all different opinions and customs. For any inquiries or to make a reservation please contact us. After hours opening has an extra fee.

Following World War II and the wave of immigration from the U.S.S.R. started in the late 1960s, many refugees arrived in Rome en-route to their final destination, unfortunately many died and are buried in Rome. Due to their financial situation many were buried with the basic tombstone provided by the Joint. Relatives that want to locate and restore their loved ones tombstone could contact Chabad that has acquired experience in the field and will assist in the best way possible.At the completion of the restoration Rabbi Lazar will accompany the relatives for a prayer at the grave.

A person may sell his chametz to a non Jew for the duration of Pesach, and after writing a bill of sale, he may leave the chametz in his home without transgressing the prohibitions of not seeing or having chametz, since the chametz no longer belongs to him. On the morning of the eve of Pesach the Chometz that wasn't sold is burned. Rabbi Lazar hands over the bills of sale to Rabbi Itzchak Hazan, the head rabbi of Chabad in Rome. Chametz could also be sold online »

For the eleventh year Chabad is preparing for the largest Pesach Seder in Rome, this year we are finally building a professional kitchen for Pesach and the whole year round! The Seder is welcoming many guests at subsidized and discounted prices, in order to give everybody the chance to participate. Your help is crucial to make the Seder happen for as many people possible!   Income from payments: 10335€ (8 x 75€, 87 x 60€, 85 x 45€, 18 x 30€, 14 x 10€, 5 x 0€)

Total Expenses	€15180
Matzah	€400
Rent of hall	€1200
Rent of equipment	€1500
Purchase of equipment	€1400
Purchase of kitchen equipment	€3916
Staff	€3140
Expenses for Rabbi to lead the English Seder	€1500
Fruit and vegetables	€1000
Meat	€600
Fish	€400
Drinks	€80