On Sunday 14 September 2025, the appointment with the European Day of Jewish Culture returns, now in its twenty-sixth edition. This year's theme, “The People of the Book”, was chosen for its extraordinary potential to chronicle Jewish cultural heritage, strengthen interfaith dialogue and inspire new initiatives across Italy. A journey through the written word, between sacred texts and literature, between tradition and innovation. An opportunity to discover and share the value of the book as a tool for knowledge and a bridge between cultures.
PROGRAMME (at the Synagogue of Via Palestro 24)
9.30 am - institutional greetings with authorities and representatives of the Jewish community
10 am - "The book: Torah, Talmud and writing", conference by Rav Umberto Piperno
11 am - "Writing the Torah: art and rules of the Sofer", workshop by Israel Piha, practical demonstration with a sofer stam (ritual scribe) on parchment, explanation of the letters and writing rules
2 pm - "The Jewish press in Italy" edited by Nathan Greppi
3.30 pm - "Time and the idea", conversation in memory of the prof. Bruno Di Porto
4.30 pm - "Words of Light", live readings of selected passages from Genesis and Psalms, Mishnah and Talmud, Yehuda Ha-Levi, Primo levi and Amos Oz
5.30 pm - closing and final goodbyes. Kosher aperitif with distribution of a small bibliography dedicated to the topic
6.30 pm - chiusura e saluti finali. Aperitivo kasher con distribuzione di una piccola bibliografia dedicata sul tema
During the day, continuous screening of the film "The Garden of the Finzi Contini" in the room of the former archive and free guided tours will be held at the Synagogue (Via Palestro 24) and the Jewish Cemetery (Largo Cocco Griffi 2).
More info: info@pisaebraica.it | www.pisaebraica.it or www.ucei.it
