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Jewish Ghetto and the Synagogue |
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by kayanna / 10.03.2005 |
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Aesthetically, the synagogue stands for a rebirth of cultural vibrancy following Jewish emancipation in the wake of a unified Italy. It sheds the image of the Ghetto. The usage continues today to inspire community. There is a kiosk at the entrance with information about Jewish cultural events in Rome. The synagogue also meets the needs of the Jewish community as a place for prayer. Having been in Rome so long, however, Jews have added, in addition to the necessary elements of the synagogue, many heavily 'Roman' elements.
In addition, it addresses the concerns of the Jews in Rome about having a central place to build community and to preserve the memory of their long history in Rome. There is a museum in the synagogue that houses Italian Jewish artifacts. A plaque on a building near the site of Nazi deportation reads, "On October 16, 1943, here began the merciless rout of the Jews. The few who escaped murder and many others, in solidarity, pray for love and peace from mankind and pardon and hope from God." These serve to increase solidarity within the community and awareness without.
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