The Hidden Light of Italy's Jews

---

Uncover the quiet strength and enduring spirit of Jewish life woven into Italy’s grand cities and hilltop villages. From the ancient synagogues of Rome to the hidden gems of Pitigliano and the vibrant community of Milan, this tour reveals a remarkable legacy often overshadowed by Italy’s more familiar landmarks.

The Hidden Light of Italy’s Jews is a cultural and spiritual journey through a land of breathtaking beauty, layered with centuries of Jewish presence, survival, and creativity. Experience Renaissance synagogues tucked inside walled cities, taste kosher wine from Tuscan vineyards, and explore the places where Jewish life quietly flourished, often in defiance of history.

Highlights include:

• Rome: Tour the magnificent Great Synagogue and the Jewish Ghetto, including the Portico d’Ottavia, kosher restaurants, and the Jewish Museum of Rome. Learn about Roman Jewry, one of the oldest continuous Jewish communities in the world.
• Florence: Visit the majestic Moorish-style synagogue and Jewish museum, and discover the city’s role in shaping Italian Jewish culture during the Renaissance.
• Pitigliano: Known as “Little Jerusalem,” this charming Tuscan village boasts a beautifully restored synagogue, ancient mikveh, and wine cellar carved into volcanic rock, evidence of a once-thriving Jewish presence.
• Venice: Step into the world’s first Ghetto, founded in 1516. Visit historic synagogues still in use, explore the Jewish Museum, and reflect on the complex relationship between Jewish identity and Venetian power.
• Milan: Meet one of Italy’s most vibrant Jewish communities. Visit modern synagogues, post-war memorials, and learn how Italian Jews rebuilt their lives after the Holocaust.
• Ferrara or Siena (optional extension): Add a visit to Ferrara, with its preserved Jewish quarter and stories of tolerance and tragedy, or to Siena, to experience a more intimate Jewish history intertwined with medieval life.

This tour is a rare window into Jewish resilience across time, blending cultural elegance, spiritual insight, and the echoes of both joy and sorrow.

Tailor your journey

Perfect for couples, families, or educational groups, this tour can be customized to include kosher culinary experiences, Shabbat services, Jewish art and literature, or family heritage research.

Walk where light endured. Discover the soul of Jewish Italy.