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History & culture
Visiting Your Ancestral Village to Find Your Calabrian Roots
It wasn’t what they were wearing, although American tourists who visit our Calabrian mountain village are often easily identified by…
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History & culture
La Befana: In Southern Italy, this Whimsical Character Embraces Diversity and Appeals to All
On the night of January 5 children throughout Italy and, in particular, Calabria, hang their stockings from the fireplace mantle…
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History & culture
At the Ferramonti Concentration Camp: Three Synagogues, High Holy Days and Bed Sheet Brides
L’articolo descrive di un campo di concentramento a Ferramonti nel sud italia in cui due rabbini celebravano i matrimoni dove…
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History & culture
In Sardinia a Chanukah Dreidel Hides in Plain Sight
Come tutta l’Italia, in Sardegna si festeggia Natale con tanta gioia. Per i sardi, il giocattolo “barralliccu” è molto importante…
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History & culture
You’re Invited to a Jewish Celebration! – What You Need to Know…
A ciascuna fede il proprio matrimonio ed i propri riti religiosi. Chi professa un determinato credo, desidera celebrare queste importanti…
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Back to School in Italy
La fine delle vacanze estive ed il rientro a scuola a settembre rappresentano un appuntamento molto importante per scolari e…
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Dalida’ – The Beloved European Singer’s Calabrian Jewish Roots
Although she was born Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, when it came time to select a stage name, she chose “Dalida`,” from…
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Travel
Where Should We Get Married?
If you have chosen Bella Italia for your destination wedding, you’ve chosen one of the most beautiful places in the…
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Entertainment
Out of the Ashes
In his compelling book, “Triangle: The Fire that Changed America,” David Von Drehle reminds his readers in vivid detail of…
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Heritage
“I’m Italian – Could I Be Jewish, Too?”
“I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to find information on my great-grandparents and their surnames…For years now I have felt a…
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