Jewish life in Turin

In Turin, Jewish life is made up of schools, Hebrew courses, youth activities, kosher cuisine, religious services, cultural initiatives, and moments of remembrance, with a strong commitment to social and welfare work that holds the community together.

Jewish Community Office of Turin

Contacts

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Cashier’s office until 4:00 p.m.)
The administrative offices will be closed:

  • Saturdays
  • Mo’ed, Purim, Yom ha-‘atzmaut, Tish’ah b’Av
  • January 1, April 25, May 1, and June 2
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View of the interior of the synagogue in Turin

Rabbinical Office

Chief Rabbi
Rabbi Ariel Finzi

Social Services and Claims Conference Assistance

To participate in services in the Community write to

To participate in services in the Community, please complete the form

For services such as milot, bar and bat mitzvah, mikveh, and weddings, please contact the Jewish Community offices by writing to

Ulpan – Hebrew Lessons

Every year, the Community offers Ulpan Hebrew lessons.

Ulpan is a course designed for those who wish to learn Hebrew. Created in Israel to help newcomers integration, today it is the most effective method for gaining confidence in the Hebrew language.
Whether you are a beginner or want to perfect your level, ulpan offers a customized program to truly immerse yourself in the Jewish language and culture.

For more information, contact the Community:

Young People in Turin

GET – Young Jews of Turin

At the heart of the Turin Jewish community beats a young, dynamic organization deeply rooted in tradition: the GET – Young Jews of Turin. This association, founded with the aim of involving young people between 18 and 35 in the cultural, religious, and social life of local Judaism, represents one of the main channels for active participation and identity development for the new generations of Jews in the Piedmontese capital.

The GET is open to all young Jews between 18 and 30 living in Piedmont and registered in one of the Italian Jewish communities.
Anyone wishing to participate in GET activities or learn more can contact the Jewish Community of Turin or write to the group directly via social media.

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Hashomer Hatzair

Hashomer Hatzair is the oldest Zionist and Socialist youth movement, founded over a hundred years ago and also present in Italy. It is an educational and community space where girls and boys grow together through activities, games, discussions, and moments of collective life.
The movement promotes values ​​of friendship, equality, social justice, Judaism, and a connection with Israel, offering young people the opportunity to develop critical thinking, responsibility, and team spirit.

In Turin, it organizes weekly meetings, and throughout Italy, there are camps, seminars, and training experiences that combine personal growth and community life.

For more information:

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Kasherut in Turin

Buying and eating kosher in Turin
under the supervision of the Turin Rabbinical Office.

Enò Restaurant

  • Chalav Stam/Parve
  • Reservations are always required for kosher meals
  • Shabbat/Yom Tov solo take away

Casa di Riposo – Retirement Home

  • Reservations are always required
  • Takeout only (this is not a catering service and à la carte orders are not available)

Bertino Bakery

  • Bread, pizza, and parve desserts are prepared on-site under the supervision of the Community
  • Wine, cheese, frozen meat, cured meats and canned goods:
  • Please check the kosher labels.

“Mara dei Boschi” Ice Cream Shop

  • Chalav Stam
  • Unless otherwise indicated, all ice cream flavors are authorized
  • Excluding any other products for sale.

List of Kosher Products:

Below is a list of kosher products available in Italy, compiled by the Italian Rabbinical Assembly (ARI). Updated in 2024.

The main objective of the list is to provide useful information for anyone wishing to observe the fundamental mitzvah of kashrut, even if they live in places where kosher products are difficult to find.

Library

The “E. Artom” Library of the Jewish Community of Turin, active since the 16th century, holds over 13,000 volumes and journals dedicated to Jewish history, culture, and religion, the Holocaust, and Israel. It offers lending, consultation, reference, and document delivery services. Catalogues are available on Librinlinea (TO0). A unique heritage of Jewish knowledge, memory, and identity.
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Archivio Ebraico Terracini

The Archivio Ebraico Terracini – Terracini Jewish Archive, founded in 1968 and autonomous since 1973, preserves and promotes the historical memory of Piedmontese Judaism. It collects documents produced by Jewish communities and institutions, as well as those of families and individuals, from the 17th century to the early 2000s. It also holds a collection of books, manuscripts, and printed materials, ketubbot, and several traditional Jewish objects. It offers online databases and consultation by appointment.

Bereavement Assistance

In the event of a death, family members are encouraged to immediately contact the Chevra Kadisha. The office is available 24 hours a day for practical assistance, comfort, and to manage all necessary burial and mourning procedures in accordance with tradition.

The telephone numbers to contact are:

Rabbinical Office

Chevra Kadisha Contact: Evelina Rimini

Genta Company

Please note that Genta Company guarantees a Jewish funeral.
It is necessary to call the company as soon as possible.
It is traditional for headstones to be placed within 12 months of the burial. Headstone designs must be submitted to the Rabbinical Office for approval before construction.

Social Services and Claims Conference Assistance

Appointments can be arranged on Tuesday mornings and Friday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Community Office.

Turin Cemetery

Jewish sections in the Monumental Cemetery, Corso Regio Parco, 80 and 90, Turin.
For more information on official opening hours, visit the Turin Cemeteries website.

The Community participates in official ceremonies at the Deportees’ Tombstone on January 27th, April 25th, May 5th, and September 8th, except when commemorating Jewish holidays.

To visit the cemeteries of the Piedmont sections, visit the individual sections.