Jewish Museum of Venice
The Jewish Museum of Venice (Italian: Museo Ebraico di Venezia) is a museum focusing on the history of Jews in the city of Venice.[1][2][3]
| Jewish Museum of Venice | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Ghetto Ebraico (Venetian Ghetto) |
| Address | Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, 2902, b, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy |
| Town or city | Venice, Italy |
| Website | |
| https://www.museoebraico.it/en/museum/ | |
History
The Jewish Museum of Venice was founded in 1953 by Cesare Vivante and rabbis Elio Toaff and Bruno Polacco. It was established at the request of Giovannina Reinisch Sullam and Aldo Fortis. The museum was dedicated to Vittorio Fano, president of the Jewish Community of Venice from 1945 to 1959. Its original purpose remains the same as today.
The museum is located in between the Great German Synagogue and the Canton Synagogue, the two oldest Venetian synagogues.[1][2][3] The Museum also organises tours of the synagogues in Venice.[4]
Collection
The museum includes the following objects in its collection:
- Hannukiahs (Hanukkah menorahs or candelabras)[1]
- jugs and handbasins used by priests[1]
- prayer bookbinding[1]
- A collection of textiles[1]
Bookshop
Inside the museum, a bookshop is located. The books found there describe Jewish religion, history, and art.[1][3]
References
- "Museum". Museo Ebraico di Venezia. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- "Jewish Museum Venice". AEJM. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- "Jewish Museum of Venice". Visit Jewish Italy. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- "Renaissance synagogues being restored in Venice's ghetto". Toronto Star. 12 June 2022. ProQuest 2675388143. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
