9 January 2026

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In Turin, the medals and certificates of Righteous Among the

In Turin, the medals and certificates of Righteous Among the Nations awarded by Yad vashem in Jerusalem were presented to the families of Maria and Mario Rivella, Ernesto and Luigina Albezzano, and Don Stefano Cossavella. The former saved the Disegni family of Turin, consisting of Donato, Ninnella, and their daughters Myriam and Sara; the latter saved Dr. Armando Morello, a Jewish physician from Casale Monferrato. Some photos from the ceremony.

Other news:

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    Comunicato stampa UCEI del 29 aprile 2026 sulla più netta condanna di ogni forma di violenza da qualunque parte provenga.

  • Our Liberation Day

    28 April 2026

    Articles

    While April 25th is the official date chosen throughout Italy to celebrate the Liberation from Nazism, and the Jewish community was unable to participate (due to its coincidence with Shabbat), the 26th is also significant for the city of Turin. By Anna Segre.

  • UCEI – Condemnation of Italian Jews, April 25th marred by anti-Semitism. Appeal to Mattarella

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    Comunicati Stampa

    The Union of Italian Jewish Communities, together with the Jewish communities of Milan, Bologna, and Rome, express their firmest and most indignant condemnation of what happened today during the demonstrations in Milan, Bologna, and Rome.