The main sanctuary is rarely ever full.
We spent a beautiful Shabbat with the community in Genoa, Italy. There were many young people there from all parts of Europe. The differences of language, culture and upbringing all melted away as we worshiped and celebrated together as one big family, a Jewish family.
Here are some pictures of the synagogue of Genoa. It was the last synagogue to be built in Italy in the "old style" before the Holocaust.
When it was built, there were over 2,000 Jews in Genoa. Today there are barely 200. Not more than 15 or 20 locals come regularly to Shabbat services, and there are no longer any services held here during the week.
This cozy little sanctuary is graced with hauntingly beautiful furniture, bearing testament to what once was.
This hanging was lovingly created nearly 300 years ago by a woman named Leah.
Painstakingly carved wood.
