For Italian speakers — during December, in addition to regular visits, the Jewish Museum and Synagogue of Florence are organizing a series of thematic guided tours of the city’s Great Synagogue, each focusing on a different aspect of Jewish culture, arts, and history.
More information can be found here, and tickets can be purchased here.
Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, exploring the history of the synagogue’s construction and Jewish rituals. The museum’s first and second floors showcase the history of Florentine Jews, from the 16th-century ghetto to the post-World War II period, with a focus on Jewish holidays, life cycles, and key milestones illustrated through museum artifacts.
Sunday, December 15, 11:00 AM
The Besamim Container: The Fragrance of Shabbat
A guided tour on the history and stylistic evolution of the Besamim Container, the spice holder used at the end of Shabbat. During the Havdalah ritual, the fragrance of the spices helps ease the transition from the sacred day of rest to the workweek. The tour will explore various examples in the museum and the Shabbat table set up on the first floor.
Wednesday, December 18, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
Another guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, similar to the one on the 11th, focusing on the synagogue’s history, Jewish rituals, and the history of Florentine Jews.
Sunday, December 22, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A repeat of the guided tour on the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Culture, offering the same content as previous sessions.
Sunday, December 29, 11:00 AM
Chanukkah and the Miracle of Light
In celebration of Chanukkah, a guided tour exploring this eight-day holiday, commemorating the Jewish victory over Greek domination. The tour will discuss the miracles of oil, the rededication of the Sanctuary, and the victory of a small group of fighters over a large army. Through the museum’s collection of Chanukkiot, participants will learn about the victory of light over darkness, monotheism over polytheism, and faith and hope over physical strength. The tour will also delve into the traditions, customs, and recipes associated with this joyful festival.
For Italian speakers — during December, in addition to regular visits, the Jewish Museum and Synagogue of Florence are organizing a series of thematic guided tours of the city’s Great Synagogue, each focusing on a different aspect of Jewish culture, arts, and history.
More information can be found here, and tickets can be purchased here.
Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, exploring the history of the synagogue’s construction and Jewish rituals. The museum’s first and second floors showcase the history of Florentine Jews, from the 16th-century ghetto to the post-World War II period, with a focus on Jewish holidays, life cycles, and key milestones illustrated through museum artifacts.
Sunday, December 15, 11:00 AM
The Besamim Container: The Fragrance of Shabbat
A guided tour on the history and stylistic evolution of the Besamim Container, the spice holder used at the end of Shabbat. During the Havdalah ritual, the fragrance of the spices helps ease the transition from the sacred day of rest to the workweek. The tour will explore various examples in the museum and the Shabbat table set up on the first floor.
Wednesday, December 18, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
Another guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, similar to the one on the 11th, focusing on the synagogue’s history, Jewish rituals, and the history of Florentine Jews.
Sunday, December 22, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A repeat of the guided tour on the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Culture, offering the same content as previous sessions.
Sunday, December 29, 11:00 AM
Chanukkah and the Miracle of Light
In celebration of Chanukkah, a guided tour exploring this eight-day holiday, commemorating the Jewish victory over Greek domination. The tour will discuss the miracles of oil, the rededication of the Sanctuary, and the victory of a small group of fighters over a large army. Through the museum’s collection of Chanukkiot, participants will learn about the victory of light over darkness, monotheism over polytheism, and faith and hope over physical strength. The tour will also delve into the traditions, customs, and recipes associated with this joyful festival.
For Italian speakers — during December, in addition to regular visits, the Jewish Museum and Synagogue of Florence are organizing a series of thematic guided tours of the city’s Great Synagogue, each focusing on a different aspect of Jewish culture, arts, and history.
More information can be found here, and tickets can be purchased here.
Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, exploring the history of the synagogue’s construction and Jewish rituals. The museum’s first and second floors showcase the history of Florentine Jews, from the 16th-century ghetto to the post-World War II period, with a focus on Jewish holidays, life cycles, and key milestones illustrated through museum artifacts.
Sunday, December 15, 11:00 AM
The Besamim Container: The Fragrance of Shabbat
A guided tour on the history and stylistic evolution of the Besamim Container, the spice holder used at the end of Shabbat. During the Havdalah ritual, the fragrance of the spices helps ease the transition from the sacred day of rest to the workweek. The tour will explore various examples in the museum and the Shabbat table set up on the first floor.
Wednesday, December 18, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
Another guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, similar to the one on the 11th, focusing on the synagogue’s history, Jewish rituals, and the history of Florentine Jews.
Sunday, December 22, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A repeat of the guided tour on the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Culture, offering the same content as previous sessions.
Sunday, December 29, 11:00 AM
Chanukkah and the Miracle of Light
In celebration of Chanukkah, a guided tour exploring this eight-day holiday, commemorating the Jewish victory over Greek domination. The tour will discuss the miracles of oil, the rededication of the Sanctuary, and the victory of a small group of fighters over a large army. Through the museum’s collection of Chanukkiot, participants will learn about the victory of light over darkness, monotheism over polytheism, and faith and hope over physical strength. The tour will also delve into the traditions, customs, and recipes associated with this joyful festival.
For Italian speakers — during December, in addition to regular visits, the Jewish Museum and Synagogue of Florence are organizing a series of thematic guided tours of the city’s Great Synagogue, each focusing on a different aspect of Jewish culture, arts, and history.
More information can be found here, and tickets can be purchased here.
Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, exploring the history of the synagogue’s construction and Jewish rituals. The museum’s first and second floors showcase the history of Florentine Jews, from the 16th-century ghetto to the post-World War II period, with a focus on Jewish holidays, life cycles, and key milestones illustrated through museum artifacts.
Sunday, December 15, 11:00 AM
The Besamim Container: The Fragrance of Shabbat
A guided tour on the history and stylistic evolution of the Besamim Container, the spice holder used at the end of Shabbat. During the Havdalah ritual, the fragrance of the spices helps ease the transition from the sacred day of rest to the workweek. The tour will explore various examples in the museum and the Shabbat table set up on the first floor.
Wednesday, December 18, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
Another guided tour of the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Museum, similar to the one on the 11th, focusing on the synagogue’s history, Jewish rituals, and the history of Florentine Jews.
Sunday, December 22, 11:00 AM
Florence, its Synagogue, and Jewish Culture
A repeat of the guided tour on the Florence Synagogue and Jewish Culture, offering the same content as previous sessions.
Sunday, December 29, 11:00 AM
Chanukkah and the Miracle of Light
In celebration of Chanukkah, a guided tour exploring this eight-day holiday, commemorating the Jewish victory over Greek domination. The tour will discuss the miracles of oil, the rededication of the Sanctuary, and the victory of a small group of fighters over a large army. Through the museum’s collection of Chanukkiot, participants will learn about the victory of light over darkness, monotheism over polytheism, and faith and hope over physical strength. The tour will also delve into the traditions, customs, and recipes associated with this joyful festival.
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