On Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. there will be a presentation of the book The Purims of the Jewish Community of Padua.
The work of the late Pier Cesare Ioly Zorattini analyzes the four local “Purims,” special anniversaries celebrated by the Jewish Community of Padua. These festivals follow the model of the traditional Purim (inspired by the biblical Book of Esther) and were established between the 17th and 20th centuries to commemorate the community’s escape from danger or its salvation from tragic events, persecutions, or calamities that occurred throughout its history.
Originally published in 2000 by Leo S. Olschki Editore with a preface by the Chief Rabbi of Rome Riccardo Di Segni, the book has been reprinted by the Cleup publishing house in a revised edition curated by Prof. Zorattini’s wife Maila D’Aronco, and enriched with a postscript by the Chief Rabbi of Padua Adolfo Locci.
The event will be held at the Museum of Jewish Padua, via delle Piazze 26 (PD).
FREE ENTRY WITH MANDATORY RESERVATION
For information and reservations: museo@padovaebraica.it – +39 3762256076 (also Whatsapp)