02/03/2026
Purim is one of the most joyful and engaging celebrations in the Jewish calendar.
It commemorates the salvation recounted in the Book of Esther, when the queen and her cousin Mordechai succeeded in thwarting Haman’s plan to annihilate the Jews of ancient Persia,modern-day Iran.
And precisely while, in these days, Iran is at the center of international attention due to tensions and events that bring to light fragility, conflict, and a desire for freedom, the story of Purim resonates with particular strength. It is a story set in that very Persian land, but above all it is a story of courage, identity, and hope. It reminds us that even in the most difficult moments, voices can emerge that are capable of rapidly changing the course of events.
But what does Purim mean for the historic Jewish community of Rome?
In the Ghetto, among the narrow streets around the Portico d’Ottavia, Purim has always been a celebration of colors, sweet aromas, and collective participation. It is the sound of the Megillah read aloud, it is shared joy, it is memory that travels across the centuries. In a city that has experienced coexistence, persecution, confinement, and rebirth, every celebration becomes a thread connecting past and present. The story told in the Book of Esther ideally dialogues with current events and invites us to reflect on the value of freedom, dignity, and individual responsibility.
If you would like to discover these traditions by walking through the streets of the Ghetto and listening to the stories that make Jewish Rome unique, you are warmly invited to join one of my tours in the heart of the Ghetto. They are a precious opportunity to experience the city from a different perspective and to discover traditions that are part of the very soul of Rome.
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Chag Sameach! 🎉
