Rome
'Light, not fight': How Rome's Chabad prepares for Rosh Hashanah in the shadows of antiquity
The days of the month of Elul are in full swing, and the blast of the shofar echoing through the walls reminds us that Rosh Hashanah and the holidays of Tishrei are just around the corner.
Rome and Athens: Israel’s unlikely new gateways to North America - comment
Secretary Rubio and ICC proponents should engage more directly - opinion
French Jewish tourist wearing kippah attacked twice in two days in Rome
A secret passage in the Colosseum opens to visitors for the first time
The corridor, attributed to Emperor Commodus who reigned between 180 and 192 CE, is infamous for its association with the cruel ruler who was passionate about combat in the arena.
Big crowds gather in Rome on fourth day of Italian pro-Palestinian protests
Italy's right-wing government has been critical of the protests, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggesting that people would skip work for Gaza just as an excuse for a longer weekend break.
Italy's navy to quit escorting Global Sumud Flotilla
Italy’s navy will stop accompanying the Gaza aid flotilla 150 miles from shore, warning activists to turn back. Israel has vowed to block the convoy from reaching Gaza.
Italian poll finds 15% see attacks on Jewish people as 'justifiable'
An SWG poll finds 15% of Italians view attacks on Jews as justifiable, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war intensify and PM Meloni maintains support for Israel.
Galilee cave yields 4th-century coin hoard tied to Jewish resistance under Rome
The coins were unearthed in Hukok, an ancient Jewish settlement near the Sea of Galilee associated with Jewish resistance under Roman rule.
This bronze helmet survived the final battle that ended Rome's first major war
Archaeological team recovers intact cheek plates and crown knob from First Punic War clash that established Roman Mediterranean dominance.
Meet the beer train: When Oktoberfest starts in Rome
No more tiring festival trips – Italy’s trains turn the journey into a 16-hour celebration with music, draft beer, dancers, and traditional food from Rome to Munich.
'Cowardly act': Swastika carved into KKL-JNF office doors in Rome
The incident is "a painful reminder that Jew-hatred continues to raise its head in Europe and beyond,” KKL-JNF's World Chairwoman wrote in a statement.
The Lod Mosaic: A rare peace of ancient Rome on display in Israel
The main figures in this impressive piece of art shows the beauty in the natural world with depictions of birds, mammal, fish, plants, and flowers.
Deadly Russian drone attack rocks Kyiv as Ukraine lobbies for aid in Rome
Nineteen people were wounded and damage reported in nearly every district of Kyiv in the attack.
