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On this newsletter, which is less crowded with events to report, I have the opportunity to share some of the ideas that guided the design of the torinoebraica.it website renawal.
First of all, let’s keep in mind that the website has a dual purpose: it must provide useful information to those seeking it, and at the same time, it is a showcase for the Community to present itself to the outside world. It should allow members or Jews temporarily in Turin to quickly find useful information about services, kashrut, etc.; it should also be useful and easy to navigate for those interested in participating in cultural events or activities, and for those interested in visiting synagogues and Jewish cemeteries in Turin or its sections.
At the same time, the site should also allow casual visitors to gain an idea of who we are, what events we organize, and which organizations and associations, even those completely independent of us, are somehow connected to Jewish life in Turin. For more specific information on various organizations and associations, both local and national, or on Italian Jewish newspapers, links and contact information are provided. Links and contact information are also provided for the Jewish schools and the retirement home, which are highly relevant to current and potential users, but perhaps less so for casual visitors.
Based on these considerations, we have chosen to highlight, in addition to useful information on services, the calendar of upcoming events, which should be available to those interested in participating, and news about past events and the life of the Community in general. This section will also contain speeches and press releases. By highlighting these sections, which are updated at least weekly, the site becomes more dynamic and offers the image of a vibrant Community, rich in events and activities of various kinds.
A new addition to the “About Us” section is the Council: the names of all Councilors are provided, along with their roles and email addresses, so they can be contacted directly.
Another new part, in the “History” section—which has been divided into short paragraphs for easier consultation—is a specific section dedicated to famous Turin Jews. Indeed, a distinctive feature of our Community is the high number of notable figures compared to our small numbers: writers, Nobel Prize winners, the President of the Constituent Assembly, anti-fascists, partisans, scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs, and so on. If we also consider those born or who lived in cities that are now sections of the Turin Community, the number increases even further. Therefore, it was not easy to make a selection, nor to find an objective criterion for determining who to include in this section. For now, we’ve focused on the city of Turin over the last hundred years, and especially on people who have had streets and schools named after them in various cities. In the future, we’ll explore ways to present other figures, perhaps one at a time on a rotating basis.
We’re aware that the choices made regarding the site’s organization are subjective and may not be shared by everyone, partly because they reflect different priorities and different images of the community. We’re available to provide further clarification. Finally, we thank anyone who reports any errors or problems.
First of all, let’s keep in mind that the website has a dual purpose: it must provide useful information to those seeking it, and at the same time, it is a showcase for the Community to present itself to the outside world. It should allow members or Jews temporarily in Turin to quickly find useful information about services, kashrut, etc.; it should also be useful and easy to navigate for those interested in participating in cultural events or activities, and for those interested in visiting synagogues and Jewish cemeteries in Turin or its sections.
At the same time, the site should also allow casual visitors to gain an idea of who we are, what events we organize, and which organizations and associations, even those completely independent of us, are somehow connected to Jewish life in Turin. For more specific information on various organizations and associations, both local and national, or on Italian Jewish newspapers, links and contact information are provided. Links and contact information are also provided for the Jewish schools and the retirement home, which are highly relevant to current and potential users, but perhaps less so for casual visitors.
Based on these considerations, we have chosen to highlight, in addition to useful information on services, the calendar of upcoming events, which should be available to those interested in participating, and news about past events and the life of the Community in general. This section will also contain speeches and press releases. By highlighting these sections, which are updated at least weekly, the site becomes more dynamic and offers the image of a vibrant Community, rich in events and activities of various kinds.
A new addition to the “About Us” section is the Council: the names of all Councilors are provided, along with their roles and email addresses, so they can be contacted directly.
Another new part, in the “History” section—which has been divided into short paragraphs for easier consultation—is a specific section dedicated to famous Turin Jews. Indeed, a distinctive feature of our Community is the high number of notable figures compared to our small numbers: writers, Nobel Prize winners, the President of the Constituent Assembly, anti-fascists, partisans, scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs, and so on. If we also consider those born or who lived in cities that are now sections of the Turin Community, the number increases even further. Therefore, it was not easy to make a selection, nor to find an objective criterion for determining who to include in this section. For now, we’ve focused on the city of Turin over the last hundred years, and especially on people who have had streets and schools named after them in various cities. In the future, we’ll explore ways to present other figures, perhaps one at a time on a rotating basis.
We’re aware that the choices made regarding the site’s organization are subjective and may not be shared by everyone, partly because they reflect different priorities and different images of the community. We’re available to provide further clarification. Finally, we thank anyone who reports any errors or problems.
Anna Segre
