The Jews of Italy - Their History, Genealogy and Surnames

Luca Ascoli discusses the complex history of Jews of Italy. Jews have lived in Italy since ancient times. They were joined by Levantine (from the Ottoman Empire) and Portuguese Sephardim, as well as Ashkenazim who crossed the Alps to escape persecution in Germany. The patchwork of Italian states included Spanish rule in the south (and north) for a time, the Papal states, Tuscany, Venice, Milan, Piedmont, Ferrara and others. A significant Western Sephardic community was established in Livorno, under the rule of the the Medici of Florence and Tuscany. Genealogical records survive for many of the communities.
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[@koopon3900]

Very interesting presentation! Can anyone point me to any sources regarding Judean slaves that were brought to the Roman Empire/ Rome/ Puglia as referenced at 6:00?

[@aviakidos-lobitos2398]

Greetings, I have 4th great great grandparents that come from Borgo Val di Taro, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.. I's there a Sephardic Portuguese or Jewish community. Is there a surname list in this area.

[@LeonCaffe]

Shame that he didn't mention that most ashkenazi Jews (Germany, Poland and east europe) came from south italy. But nice video.

[@Historian212]

Because that wasn’t his topic. And that’s too broad a statement. Ashkenazi Jews didn’t originate in just one place, or time.