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Upcoming events
Because of the fire at our Chabad house, our events are reserved for students studying in Rome. To book a place you first need to register as a new student.
No upcoming events right now — please check back soon.
For travelers
Here for a visit?
OverviewA quick guide to Jewish life and what to see in Rome.Explore ›Layover in RomeA few hours between flights: getting into town, luggage and kosher food.Explore ›Kosher FoodRestaurants, shops and where to buy kosher in Rome.Explore ›Shuls & SynagoguesMinyan times and synagogue locations.Explore ›AccommodationsWhere to stay within walking distance.Explore ›Jewish ToursDiscover the Jewish history of Rome.Explore ›Shabbat & Holiday MealsJoin us for warm Shabbat and holiday meals with the community.Explore ›Chanukah in RomePublic menorah lightings in Piazza Barberini, Piazza Bologna and at the Colosseum.Explore ›MikvaotMikvah locations and hours in Rome.Explore ›TransportationGetting around Rome, including on Shabbat.Explore ›
Judaica and gifts
The shop
For Chanukah
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Sevivon – Dreidel
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Hanukkah Candles
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Chanukah Kit
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Hanukkah Motion Stickers
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Stainless Steel Cookie Cutters – Set of 5 for Hanukkah
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Medium Round Floating Oil Wicks, 50 Pcs.
5€ Add to cart
New in the shop
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Kinor Judaica – Shabbat Tallit Bag
Price range: 145€ through 330€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Kinor Judaica – Ashkenazi Bar Mitzvah Tefillin Bag
Price range: 125€ through 270€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Kinor Judaica – XL, Chabad and Chassid Set with Two Tefillin Bags
Price range: 225€ through 500€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Kinor Judaica – Medium Set with One Tefillin Bag
Price range: 190€ through 440€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Murano Glass Rabbi with the Open Torah
Price range: 120€ through 150€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Murano Glass Sofer – the Scribe
Price range: 60€ through 150€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
From the community
Latest news
Oct 28, 2026Tenth Year for the Bernstein Bat Mitzvah Club — Full in One DayThe Bernstein Bat Mitzvah Club of Rome has opened its tenth year — the second under that name. Registration closed…Read more →Oct 4, 2026Forty Students, Every Shabbat, on the TerraceSince the fire in August the Chabad center has been closed, and Friday night moved to our own terrace. One…Read more →Sep 4, 2026Jewish Murano Art, Made in VeniceWe keep looking for more to offer that is tied to Italy, and out of that came this line of…Read more →Aug 26, 2026A fire has left the Chabad Piazza Bologna center unusableA fire broke out in the Chabad Piazza Bologna center in Rome and filled the whole building with thick black…Read more →Jul 5, 2026The End-of-Year Ceremony of the Bernstein Bat Mitzvah ClubThe Bat Mitzvah Club of Rome closed out its year with a deeply moving end-of-year ceremony — the first under…Read more →Apr 23, 2026Record 263 People Celebrate 18th Annual SederROME — Marking its 18th year in the Eternal City, one of Europe’s largest communal Passover celebrations drew nearly 500…Read more →
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Chabad of Piazza Bologna was founded in 2008 by Rabbi Menachem & Rivka Lazar — a welcoming center for Jewish life in Rome for local families, university students, and travelers from around the world.
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