Italia Judaica
Project Director: Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn z"l
(until March 2019)
Email: sshlomo@post.tau.ac.il
Tel: 03-6409676
The Italia Judaica Project, directed by Professor Shlomo Simonsohn is investigating the history of Jews in the countries bordering on the Mediterranean and in Italy in particular. Under its auspices, research is carried on, the results of which are published in print and on the internet, and are discussed at international conferences dealing with the history of Italian Jewry.
About the Project
Project Director: Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn z"l (until March 2019)
Among the Centre's many scholarly enterprises, one project stands out for its scholarship and continuity: the "Italia Judaica" Project. Established in 1960 by Professor Shlomo Simonsohn in collaboration with colleagues from Israel and abroad, the Italia Judaica Project has been investigating the history of Jews in the countries bordering on the Mediterranean littoral and in Italy in particular. The results are published in print and on the internet, and are discussed at international conferences dealing with the history of Italian Jewry.
A Documentary History of the Jews in Italy
Editor: Shlomo Simonsohn z"l
The aim of this series is to locate and publish documentary material relating to the history of the Jews in Italy, scattered in archives throughout Italy. The systematic publication of these historical records serves as a tool for research into the heritage of Italian Jewry.
Historical Lexicon of the Jews in Italy
Editor: Shlomo Simonsohn z"l
The lexicon covers the history of all the Jewish communities in Italy, from the Roman era through the Emancipation, and is intended for use by scholars and students, as well as interested members of the public. It is accompanied by a bibliography based on the six published volumes, and is brought up to date continuously by the editorial board and by the public.