Comunità Ebraica di Roma

Jewish Community of Rome

Welcome to the most ancient Jewish community in Europe

Benvenuti nella Comunità più antica d'Europa

הקהילה היהודית של רומא

ברוכים הבאים לקהילה הוותיקה ביותר באירופה

The Jewish Community of Rome is a non-profit organization which provides and guarantees several services to its members.

The Jewish Community of Rome consists of a Council (assembly), made up of 27 members,who are elected directly by the members of the Community every 4 years. The Council appoints the President of the Community and the Executive, composed of 9 members. All members have the opportunity to participate in the Council meetings as auditors, but they have no right to speak.

Access to tefillà for tourists

In addition to the usual rules on appropriate clothing to a place of prayer, to access the synagogue you must:

- - for men: covered head and long trousers;
  - for women: shoulders covered, avoid low-cut clothing and short skirts.
    The Synagogue provides Kippot, scarves and long trousers for those who do not have them, please put them back after using them;
  - bring an identity document with you (excluding Shabat).
  - For security reasons, to access the synagogue on Shabbat or for prayers, all those who are not members of our Community are required to register using this form by 2:00 pm on Friday.

Tourist information and FAQs

For those who are planning to visit or are already in Rome, all the necessary information for moving around the city and for a stay in compliance with Jewish rules.