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Pluralistic Judaism in Calabria & Sicily
As rabbi of the first active synagogue in Calabria
in over 500 years, and director of the Italian
Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria (IjCCC), Rabbi
Barbara Aiello is the first woman rabbi and first
modern liberal rabbi in Italy.
Since her arrival in Italy 2004, Rabbi Barbara
has assisted in the organization and growth of
Italy’s modern liberal Jewish movement by
serving as rabbi and advisor to congregations in
Milan, Turin, Florence and Rome. As rabbi for
Congregation Or Chadash in Turin, Rabbi
Barbara led the first ever Progressive High Holy
Day services in an Italian synagogue.
in over 500 years, and director of the Italian
Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria (IjCCC), Rabbi
Barbara Aiello is the first woman rabbi and first
modern liberal rabbi in Italy.
Since her arrival in Italy 2004, Rabbi Barbara
has assisted in the organization and growth of
Italy’s modern liberal Jewish movement by
serving as rabbi and advisor to congregations in
Milan, Turin, Florence and Rome. As rabbi for
Congregation Or Chadash in Turin, Rabbi
Barbara led the first ever Progressive High Holy
Day services in an Italian synagogue.
Rabbi Barbara Aiello
First Woman Rabbi in Italy
Photo: Alberto Cattaneo
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generosity of
Connie and
David First,
Synagogue
Ner Tamid del
Sud has been
blessed with
its very own
Torah scroll.
dedication and
generosity of
Connie and
David First,
Synagogue
Ner Tamid del
Sud has been
blessed with
its very own
Torah scroll.
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Italian Jewish Roots
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find your Italian Jewish Roots
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Angelarosa Grande and Saverio Scalise, Rabbi Aiello’s paternal great
grandparents, observed Jewish traditions in secret in Serrastretta.
Saverio was known as varviera or “learned one,” and it is believed he
led Hebrew prayers in his home, which is now the Calabrian synagogue.
Angelarosa was a descendant of “judaizers” who escaped from Sicily
and fled to Calabria after their property was confiscated by the
Inquisition authorities in 1512.
grandparents, observed Jewish traditions in secret in Serrastretta.
Saverio was known as varviera or “learned one,” and it is believed he
led Hebrew prayers in his home, which is now the Calabrian synagogue.
Angelarosa was a descendant of “judaizers” who escaped from Sicily
and fled to Calabria after their property was confiscated by the
Inquisition authorities in 1512.
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married in Italy faded
because higher travel
costs and a falling US
dollar make your
wedding in Italy just
that…. only a dream?
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married in Italy faded
because higher travel
costs and a falling US
dollar make your
wedding in Italy just
that…. only a dream?
No longer!
Hadassah
Magazine
Feature Article
December 2008
Magazine
Feature Article
December 2008
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