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| 2nd Annual Italian Jewish Roots Conference Highlights • New York City • March 2009 |
| CONFERENCE SPEAKERS |
| CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS LEARNED: |
Dr. Bennett Greenspan, director and
founder of Family Tree DNA – Dr.
Greenspan will use his unique personal experience
to explain DNA research and its link to
establishing Italian Jewish roots.
founder of Family Tree DNA – Dr.
Greenspan will use his unique personal experience
to explain DNA research and its link to
establishing Italian Jewish roots.
- Exciting information about DNA testing
and how these results can help you connect
with your Italian Jewish ancestry
- Archaeological documentation of a strong
Jewish presence in Calabria and Sicily –
areas that until recently were thought to be
devoid of Jewish history
- Examples of Jewish customs, traditions,
beliefs and practices that persecuted
Spanish Jews brought to the Italian “boot”
– traces that indicate old Jewish presence
that goes back 500 years.
- First person experiences from Italian-
Americans - how they combined
genealogical documentation and family
anecdotal histories to discover and
embrace their Jewish roots.
| Conference Book |
| Conference Book: $36 Including shipping & handling |
| Conference Book & CDs |
| Highlights of |
| The 2nd Annual Italian Jewish Roots Conference |
| March 2009 • The Brotherhood Synagogue in New York City |
| All Talks on CDs |
Kathleen Kirkpatrick, CEO of Gentracer,
a nationally recognized genealogy service
- Kathleen specializes in Italian genealogy and
works in conjunction with Rabbi Barbara Aiello to
help Italian Americans make important
connections between Italian heritage and Jewish
ancestry.
a nationally recognized genealogy service
- Kathleen specializes in Italian genealogy and
works in conjunction with Rabbi Barbara Aiello to
help Italian Americans make important
connections between Italian heritage and Jewish
ancestry.
Rabbi Frank Tamburello – shares his
remarkable journey from Catholic priesthood, to
his discovery of his Sicilian Jewish roots, through
his Jewish conversion and ordination as a rabbi.
remarkable journey from Catholic priesthood, to
his discovery of his Sicilian Jewish roots, through
his Jewish conversion and ordination as a rabbi.
Professor Enrico Tromba joins us from
Reggio Calabria, the city in the “toe” of the Italian
“boot.” Professor Tromba is principal
archaeologist for the Bova Marina project where
he participated in the discovery of the synagogue
that dates from the Third Century CE. Professor
Tromba will share his hands on experience with
the excavation that establishes ancient Jewish
roots in Calabria.
Reggio Calabria, the city in the “toe” of the Italian
“boot.” Professor Tromba is principal
archaeologist for the Bova Marina project where
he participated in the discovery of the synagogue
that dates from the Third Century CE. Professor
Tromba will share his hands on experience with
the excavation that establishes ancient Jewish
roots in Calabria.
Rabbi Barbara Aiello – is the first woman and
first non-orthodox rabbi to live and work in Italy.
Her discovery of her Italian Jewish heritage led to
the establishment of the first active synagogue in
Italy in 500 years and the Italian Jewish Cultural
Center of Calabria (IjCCC) to help Italians
worldwide discover and embrace their Jewish
heritage.
first non-orthodox rabbi to live and work in Italy.
Her discovery of her Italian Jewish heritage led to
the establishment of the first active synagogue in
Italy in 500 years and the Italian Jewish Cultural
Center of Calabria (IjCCC) to help Italians
worldwide discover and embrace their Jewish
heritage.
| All Talks can be ordered on CD directly from River Walk Media by clicking on Italian Jewish Roots Conference |
Complete Set
Dr. Bennett Greenspan
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Rabbi Frank Tamburello
Professor Enrico Tromba
Rabbi Barbara Aiello
Dr. Bennett Greenspan
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Rabbi Frank Tamburello
Professor Enrico Tromba
Rabbi Barbara Aiello
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52 pages filled with information about the lost
"anousim" Jewish populations of Sicily and
Calabria! You'll find an academic presentation
of the topic complete with a reference
bibliography that crosses two continents, as
well as personal stories that highlight traditions
and practices of Italian Jews that were nearly
lost in time. And much more.
"anousim" Jewish populations of Sicily and
Calabria! You'll find an academic presentation
of the topic complete with a reference
bibliography that crosses two continents, as
well as personal stories that highlight traditions
and practices of Italian Jews that were nearly
lost in time. And much more.
Special Guests Congressman
Eliot Lance Engel (D), who
represents the New York State
17th Congressional District
(left), and John Calvelli,(right),
Secretary for the National
Italian American Foundation,
join Rabbi Barbara.
Eliot Lance Engel (D), who
represents the New York State
17th Congressional District
(left), and John Calvelli,(right),
Secretary for the National
Italian American Foundation,
join Rabbi Barbara.
Dr. Enrico Tromba (center) presents
Rabbi Barbara Aiello (left) and Rabbi
Frank Tamburello (right) with a
commemorative plaque from the
mayor of Reggio Calabria, sponsor
of Dr. Tromba's presentation in NYC.
Rabbi Barbara Aiello (left) and Rabbi
Frank Tamburello (right) with a
commemorative plaque from the
mayor of Reggio Calabria, sponsor
of Dr. Tromba's presentation in NYC.
