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Italian Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria
Rabbi Barbara Aiello
| The Italian Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria (IjCCC) Offers Jewish Activities |
Thanks to a generous grant from the Vuolo-Bernstein Family Foundation,
the IjCCC continues on its mission to offer Jewish cultural experiences to
Italians who live in the region of Calabria, here in the “foot of the boot.”
After successful Tu B’Shevat and Purim festivals that generated interest
from as far south as Palermo (Sicily) and as far north as Naples, our
spirits and our motivation soar!
the IjCCC continues on its mission to offer Jewish cultural experiences to
Italians who live in the region of Calabria, here in the “foot of the boot.”
After successful Tu B’Shevat and Purim festivals that generated interest
from as far south as Palermo (Sicily) and as far north as Naples, our
spirits and our motivation soar!
As director of the IjCCC, Rabbi Barbara is dedicated to helping individuals
and families in Calabria who have Jewish roots to learn more about their
traditions and their history. Calabrian historian, Professor Vincenzo
Villella conducted a landmark study on the Jews of Calabria which
resulted in the publication of the only definitive book on the topic,
"The Judeca of Nicastro - The History of the Calabrian Jews"
(in Italian with English translation in CD format.) He and his team
determined that prior to the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in the 15th
century, nearly 50 percent of the population of Calabria had been Jewish.
This amazing finding led to the establishment of the IjCCC, an
organization dedicated to re-opening the doors of Jewish culture and
tradition in Calabria. From 2005 the IjCCC has organized and
participated in many important community and special Jewish events.
and families in Calabria who have Jewish roots to learn more about their
traditions and their history. Calabrian historian, Professor Vincenzo
Villella conducted a landmark study on the Jews of Calabria which
resulted in the publication of the only definitive book on the topic,
"The Judeca of Nicastro - The History of the Calabrian Jews"
(in Italian with English translation in CD format.) He and his team
determined that prior to the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in the 15th
century, nearly 50 percent of the population of Calabria had been Jewish.
This amazing finding led to the establishment of the IjCCC, an
organization dedicated to re-opening the doors of Jewish culture and
tradition in Calabria. From 2005 the IjCCC has organized and
participated in many important community and special Jewish events.
December 2005 - Lamezia Terme – Presentation of the Progressive
stream of Italian Judaism and a discussion of Italian traditions specific to
Calabria
March 2006 - Serrastretta (prov Catanzaro) and Palermo (Sicily) The
first rabbi-led Passover seders in these areas in 500 years.
April 2006 - Continuation of the Passover Seder experience in Sicily and
Calabria
May 5, 2007 - Nicastro – First Jewish wedding in Calabria in 500
years, since the time of the Inquisition
June 3, 2007 - Bova Marina (Calabria) discussion of Calabria Jewish
traditions at the excavation site of the oldest Jewish temple in Calabria
(4th c CE)
June 15, 2007 - Serrastretta – First Bar Mitzvah service and
celebration in 500 years
stream of Italian Judaism and a discussion of Italian traditions specific to
Calabria
March 2006 - Serrastretta (prov Catanzaro) and Palermo (Sicily) The
first rabbi-led Passover seders in these areas in 500 years.
April 2006 - Continuation of the Passover Seder experience in Sicily and
Calabria
May 5, 2007 - Nicastro – First Jewish wedding in Calabria in 500
years, since the time of the Inquisition
June 3, 2007 - Bova Marina (Calabria) discussion of Calabria Jewish
traditions at the excavation site of the oldest Jewish temple in Calabria
(4th c CE)
June 15, 2007 - Serrastretta – First Bar Mitzvah service and
celebration in 500 years
Past events:
Dedication ceremony – Ner Tamid del Sud – the first synagogue to open
in Calabria since Inquisition times. (Serrastretta, Calabria)
Symposium – Jewish Culture and Hebrew Language – four workshops
beginning in Fall 2007 (Lamezia Terme, Calabria)
in Calabria since Inquisition times. (Serrastretta, Calabria)
Symposium – Jewish Culture and Hebrew Language – four workshops
beginning in Fall 2007 (Lamezia Terme, Calabria)
Coming events:
A partial list of Italian
Jewish surnames:
Anania, Garo, Ventura,
Viterbo, Barone,
Campagna, Costantino,
Amato, Balsamo, Marino,
Mazza, Romano, Staiti,
Bonfiglio, Bruno, Brigandi,
Bonanno, Capua, Carafa,
Filomarino, Caracciolo,
D'Aquino, Monforte, Mele,
Gesualdo, Palermo,
Milano, Napoli, Pistoia,
Montalto, Amantea,
Salerno, Speranza,
Spagnolo, Cimino,
Cristiano, Buono, Giardino,
Perna, Licastro, Renda, De
Rose, Pugliese, Siciliano,
Jenco, Russo, De Masi,
Romano, Brancato, Pane,
Margiotta, Panaro,
Pisciotta, Mozello, Rotoli,
Catalano, De Pasquale,
Mondella, Chiarelli, De
Mayo, Ferraiolo, Foderaro,
Orefice, Ferraro, Pignataro,
Speziale, Tranquillo,
Leone, Dattilo, Simone,
Ricca, Stella, Fiore,
Gentile, Gioia, Greco,
Luzzatto, Del Vecchio, Del
Giudice, De Sarro,
Diamante, Vitale, Di
Giacomo, Di Giovanni, Di
Matteo, D’Alessandro, De
Pascali, Di Nola, Di Napoli,
Di Lentini, Di Rende.
Compiled by
Professor Vincenzo Villella
Jewish surnames:
Anania, Garo, Ventura,
Viterbo, Barone,
Campagna, Costantino,
Amato, Balsamo, Marino,
Mazza, Romano, Staiti,
Bonfiglio, Bruno, Brigandi,
Bonanno, Capua, Carafa,
Filomarino, Caracciolo,
D'Aquino, Monforte, Mele,
Gesualdo, Palermo,
Milano, Napoli, Pistoia,
Montalto, Amantea,
Salerno, Speranza,
Spagnolo, Cimino,
Cristiano, Buono, Giardino,
Perna, Licastro, Renda, De
Rose, Pugliese, Siciliano,
Jenco, Russo, De Masi,
Romano, Brancato, Pane,
Margiotta, Panaro,
Pisciotta, Mozello, Rotoli,
Catalano, De Pasquale,
Mondella, Chiarelli, De
Mayo, Ferraiolo, Foderaro,
Orefice, Ferraro, Pignataro,
Speziale, Tranquillo,
Leone, Dattilo, Simone,
Ricca, Stella, Fiore,
Gentile, Gioia, Greco,
Luzzatto, Del Vecchio, Del
Giudice, De Sarro,
Diamante, Vitale, Di
Giacomo, Di Giovanni, Di
Matteo, D’Alessandro, De
Pascali, Di Nola, Di Napoli,
Di Lentini, Di Rende.
Compiled by
Professor Vincenzo Villella
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