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JEWISH ROME


VISITING THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE OF ROME


Posted on 11 November 20206 June 2022 by marcomisano
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Steeped in history and rich in culture, the Jewish Ghetto is among Rome’s most
atmospheric historical neighbourhoods, but no exploration of the Jewish Ghetto
would be complete without visiting the Great Synagogue of Rome.

For more than 100 years, the synagogue has stood at the physical and
metaphorical centre of Rome’s Jewish community, serving as a place of prayer,
ritual, and communal congregation. This architecturally unique structure houses
not just the synagogue itself but Rome’s foremost Jewish museum, detailing the
fascinating history of the Jews in Rome – dating from the time of Julius Caesar
right through to today.


A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROME’S SYNAGOGUE – TEMPIO MAGGIORE

The Great Synagogue of Rome stands on the former site of the Jewish Ghetto,
where the Jews had been confined since 1555. Its genesis came from the Italian
army’s conquest of Rome in 1870, and their incorporation of the papal state into
the Kingdom of Italy. This meant an end to the Jews’ persecution in Rome, as
they were granted equal rights and emancipation along with the diaspora across
the rest of Europe.

Plans for the erection of the Great Synagogue, known as Tempio Maggiore in
Italian, were drawn up towards the end of the nineteenth century, and a public
competition was announced to determine its architects. The task ultimately fell
to Italian architects Vincenzo Costa and Osvaldo Armanni, who drew inspiration
for their design from an amalgamation of ancient architectural styles: Greek,
Assyrian and Babylonian. 

The Great Synagogue of Rome around the turn of the century

Construction of the Great Synagogue started in 1901, and it was inaugurated
three years later. The Great Synagogue replaced an earlier, more Spartan
structure which housed the five scolas (a Jewish-Italian word meaning
synagogues) of the former Jewish Ghetto. 


WHAT TO SEE WHEN VISITING THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE OF ROME

When visiting the Great Synagogue of Rome, you should set aside at least an hour
to explore its museum – the Museo Ebraico di Roma. Its beautifully organised
collection guides guests through the history of the Jews in Italy – from their
arrival in Ostia in the 2nd century BC right through to the present day. 

The Jewish Museum exhibits a truly extraordinary collection. Historical
documents and decrees, liturgical furnishings, incunabula, and marble sculptures
adorn its walls, detailing the fascinating social history of the Jews in Rome,
and the preservation of their identity in the face of the papacy. 

Tapestry from the synagogue within the Jewish Museum

The Museo Ebraico di Roma offers something to intrigue every visitor. But among
my personal highlights are coins dating from the Roman-Jewish War, tapestries,
maps and decrees dating from the Middle Ages, an immersive, multimedia
presentation detailing the Nazi occupation of Rome and a small yet sumptuously
furnished synagogue. 

Yet it is the main synagogue that demands the most time and attention. The Great
Synagogue’s most striking feature is its square-based, aluminium covered dome,
which is visible from all over the city. The dome’s interior design is simply
stunning: a visually striking rainbow-coloured design whose meaning I would love
to enlighten you with on a Jewish Ghetto and Synagogue tour.

Ceiling of Tempio Maggiore

The synagogue’s interior is curiously non-conformist; for its art nouveau-style
bimah (pulpit) is positioned in such a way that does not conform to the
tradition of the Roman rite.

When visiting the Great Synagogue of Rome you’ll find a wealth of treasures and
curiosities – not just the liturgical objects adorning its walls but also hidden
marks preserving traces of historical events which only an expert guide can
elucidate and explain. 


ROME SYNAGOGUE OPENING HOURS

Tempio Maggiore is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays it is open from 9 am to 2 pm.


JOIN ME ON A JEWISH GHETTO AND SYNAGOGUE TOUR

As with ancient Rome and the Vatican, the best way to explore the Jewish Ghetto
and Great Synagogue is in the company of an expert, licensed guide. “I was born
and raised in Rome, to an Orthodox Sephardic family that arrived in this city
over 500 years ago. 

My grandmother ran a licensed souvenir stand in the Vatican (a traditionally
Jewish profession!), which she passed on to my father, and my father to me. Now,
as an independent guide, I take joy in offering my intimate knowledge of the
city and its Jewish history (including Talmudic and Midrashic sources) directly
to you. 



As a professionally trained tour guide and a graduate of the Rome Yeshiva who
has deep roots in this city and its ancient Jewish community, I can show you a
truly unique side of the Eternal City.

After visiting the Great Synagogue of Rome, I’ll show you around the Ghetto,
where I was born and raised, and introduce you to some of the best kosher
restaurants in Rome for a relaxing lunch in the centre of the city.

Visiting Rome with a Jewish tour guide is by far the best way to scratch beneath
Rome’s surface and immerse yourself in its fascinating history. I look forward
to welcoming you to my city!

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