Rosh Hashanah: the Jewish New Year of Revival and Prosperity
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish holiday of rebirth We approach the year 5784 of the Jewish calendar: from the evening of September 15 to 17 we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the head of the year that recalls the creation of the world on the first day of Tishri, the month that starts the annual cycle. The […]
Fried Cod Fillet: A Delight of Roman-Jewish Cuisine
Welcome to the heart of the Ghetto of Rome, where culinary art is mixed with a rich history and a community that has preserved its traditions for centuries. In our osteria, one culinary speciality stands out for its unique flavour and symbolic significance: fried cod fillet. In this article, we explore the delicious delicacy of […]
The Jewish Ghetto, a jewel set in the heart of the Eternal City
Among the oldest and most authentic souls of Rome is the Jewish Ghetto. A journey through time to discover Jewish and Roman culture, including culinary delicacies and history. The Jewish Ghetto: history Considered among the oldest in the world, Rome’s Jewish Ghetto stands in the heart of the Capital, between Tiber Island and Largo Argentina. […]
Shabbat: The most important Jewish holiday in life
Shabbat is certainly the most important Jewish holiday in life. It’s an occasion observed on the seventh day of the week and it is one of the fundamental Judaism principles. History and meaning of the Shabbat Let’s discover the history and the meaning of the Shabbat.The word Shabbat comes from the Hebrew root Shevat that […]
International breakfast at Casalino Osteria Kosher
Some days for the hurry or for the laziness, we don’t devote the right time to one of the fundamental meals of the day: the breakfast. In Italy it’s customary to sip an espresso or a tasty cappuccino with some desserts such as biscuits and croissants. However, in the morning, not everyone prefers a sweet […]
The history of the Zarfati family
For generations, the Zarfati family history has been linked to the Jewish Ghetto, anancient area of Rome, and to good food. Since years, we have been working to handdown the best recipes of our tradition, keeping their taste intact. This is how we stillused to do, for bringing you all the love, aroma and flavour […]
The feast of Hanukkah
Sunday 18 December 2022 begins the week of Hanukkah, the feast, the festival of lights, a joyful anniversary awaited by the whole jewish community. Chanukkah begins on the 25th of the Hebrew month of Kislev and on lasts eight days of this period, everywhere in the Jewish world, candles and oil lamps are lit in […]
