Italian Jews and their Ancient Roots

Jews have been in Italy since the second century BCE when the Maccabees defeated the Hellenizing powers in Jerusalem and made a treaty with pre-empire Rome. Dive into the world of Italian Jewry in this episode of our History Series.
This program was developed by the American Sephardi Federation’s Institute of Jewish Experience. For more information please visit: www.americansephardi.org
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About The History Series: Dive into history of Jews in various parts of the world - how they got there, what they've been doing since then and how they connect to the greater Jewish story.
About ASF Institute of Jewish Experience: We are an educational initiative to revitalize the Jewish intellectual and cultural legacy, which is rooted in the classical Sephardic tradition. We are dedicated to ensuring that today’s Jews know their history, appreciate the diversity of the Jewish People, and have a sense of pride for the Jewish contributions to civilization. We are a centralized resource for those interested in learning about the customs, traditions, history, and experiences of Jews from across the world.
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