F.A.Q. Frequently asked questions
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 for accessing the synagogue, on Shabat, for prayers, all those who are not registered in our Community are required to register using this form by 2.00 pm on Friday.
For the month of August 2025 see table below
Great Synagogue | Spanish Synagogue (same building) | |
Weekday shachrit | 07:45 | Shachrit: 07:00 (Sunday 07:30) |
Weekdays Mincha e Arivit | 10 minutes before sunset | |
Shabbat Eve (Friday evening) | 20 minutes before sunset | 20 minutes before sunset |
Shabbat/Yom tov shachrit | 08:30 (derasha in Italian and kiddush at the end) | 08:00 (derasha in Italian and kiddush at the end); yom tov 08.30 |
Shabbat minchà | 20 minutes before sunset |
August 2025
Great Synagogue | Spanish Synagogue (same building) | |
Shachrit weekdays | 07:30 7:30 am | 8.15 Tisha Beav August 3 th |
Weekdays Mincha e Arivit | 10 minutes before sunset | |
Shabbat Eve (Friday evening) | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
Shabbat shachrit | 8:30 am (derasha in Italian and kiddush at the end) | 8:00 am (derasha in Italian and kiddush at the end) |
Shabbat minchà | August 2 2:00 pm – | Arvit 9.40 pm (Tishà Be’Av) |
Is it possible to visit the Great Synagogue outside prayer times?
Certainly, through visits to the Jewish Museum in Rome.
What type of rites are followed in Roman synagogues?
The synagogues in Rome are all Orthodox. In some, including the Great Synagogue, the Italian minhag rite is followed, others follow the Sephardic rite (original or Libyan), one follows the Ashkenazic minhag.
How can one have meals for Shabbat?
Upon reservation and advance payment, you can eat at the following restaurants:
However, it is possible to request a take-away meal from all kosher restaurants and fast food restaurants.
Is there an Eruv in Rome?
No, there is not.
How do you access the Miqveh?
All the information is available at https://romaebraica.it/en/ritual-services/
