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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.
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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 ›MikvaotMikvah locations and hours in Rome.Explore ›TransportationGetting around Rome, including on Shabbat.Explore ›
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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 →Mar 11, 2026Sky-High Spirits: Chabad Piazza Bologna Takes Purim to the CloudsROME – Under the banner of “Purim in the Air,” Chabad of Piazza Bologna transformed the 2026 holiday into an…Read more →Feb 26, 2026A Home Away from Home: Chabad Piazza Bologna Welcomes Students in TransitSometimes travel plans change unexpectedly, turning a logistical hiccup into a special opportunity for connection and spirituality. This is exactly…Read more →Feb 26, 2026Rivka Ravitz Enchants Rome: A Story of Faith, Family, and 12 Children in the Corridors of PowerROME – This past Sunday, the Rome audience was treated to an extraordinary glimpse into the world of high-stakes diplomacy…Read more →
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A warm Jewish home in the heart of Rome
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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