May 3
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
“A Partisan in Short Trousers: Marco Sive Salvadori and Freedom”
More than eighty years later, the themes of freedom and resistance are more relevant than ever. On the occasion of the celebrations of April 25, the Jewish Museum presents the testimonies of Marco Sive Salvadori, the “partisan in short trousers.”
His story allows us to explore the idea of “small-scale resistance,” made up of everyday actions and acts of defiance within a chaotic and collapsing world. Through the testimonies and interviews given by Marco and other members of the resistance, we will be able to reconstruct the experience of liberation through the eyes of a young boy.
May 10
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
“Judaism from a Female Perspective: A View from the Women’s Gallery”
From antiquity to the present day, women have always played a leading role in Jewish tradition. From the Torah to contemporary times, Judaism offers examples of extraordinary women who have served as guiding figures for an entire people, who have protected the most vulnerable, and who have made their voices heard, initiating true cultural revolutions.
But in everyday life, what is the religious role of women in Judaism? What are the mitzvot (commandments) traditionally entrusted to women? Which ritual objects tell the story of Judaism from a female perspective?
We will explore these questions and many other curiosities while enjoying exclusive access to a space usually closed to visitors: the women’s gallery of the synagogue. From this unique vantage point, we will share a perspective of remarkable beauty and atmosphere.
May 17
11:00 AM and 3:30 PM
“The Ancient Jewish Cemetery of the Lido of Venice”
Founded in 1386 along the Riviera di San Nicolò on the Lido, the Ancient Jewish Cemetery of the Lido of Venice is one of the most evocative places in the city. Over the centuries, it has undergone several transformations that have significantly reduced its original size and led to the loss of many gravestones.
Used until the second half of the 18th century, when a new cemetery was opened just a few hundred meters away, the Ancient Cemetery has been reorganized since the 1990s, and its approximately 1,200 gravestones have been preserved and catalogued.
Visiting it with an expert guide is a moving experience—a true journey through centuries of Venetian life. Here, it is the gravestones that speak, telling through different styles, epitaphs, and heraldic symbols the history of the Serenissima and the stories of those who lived it between the 14th and 18th centuries.
We look forward to welcoming you!
May 24
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
“At the Table with Tradition”
Eating in Judaism is not simply an everyday act: through conscious choices and precise rules, the act of nourishing oneself becomes a moment of awareness and spiritual elevation.
The rules of kashrut guide the daily life of every Jew, distinguishing what may or may not be eaten, which foods can be combined, in which pots they are prepared, and which blessings are recited before tasting the food. During the visit, we will explore the main principles of halacha related to dietary practices, as well as the culinary traditions that accompany Jewish holidays.
We will also learn to see the Ghetto as a crossroads of gastronomic cultures that have enriched one another, becoming an integral part of Venetian cuisine. This journey through rules and flavors will show how even the simplest and most everyday act—sitting at the table—can become an opportunity for meaning, memory, and identity.
May 31
11:00 AM and 3:30 PM
“The Ancient Jewish Cemetery of the Lido of Venice”
Founded in 1386 along the Riviera di San Nicolò on the Lido, the Ancient Jewish Cemetery of the Lido of Venice is one of the most evocative places in the city. Over the centuries, it has undergone several transformations that significantly reduced its original size and led to the loss of many gravestones.
Used until the second half of the 18th century, when a new cemetery was opened just a few hundred metres away, the Ancient Cemetery has been reorganised since the 1990s, and its approximately 1,200 gravestones have been preserved and catalogued.
Visiting it with an expert guide is a moving experience—a true journey through centuries of Venetian life. Here, it is the gravestones that speak, telling, through different styles, epitaphs and heraldic symbols, the history of the Serenissima and the stories of those who lived it between the 14th and 18th centuries.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Guided tours cost €15 per person, booking fee not included, and include entrance to one historic synagogue with a specialised guide, as well as independent access to a second synagogue. For visits to the Jewish Cemetery on the Lido, the meeting point is in front of the entrance at Via Cipro 70 30126 Lido di Venezia.
The Venice Ghetto can also be visited on other days of the week, except Saturdays, thanks to daily tours, private visits and the dedicated multilingual app.
