The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/venice/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:01:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Venice | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/venice/ 32 32 Venice Biennale previews in chaos, overshadowed by row over Israeli and Russian participation https://www.timesofisrael.com/venice-biennale-previews-in-chaos-overshadowed-by-israeli-and-russian-participation/ Wed, 06 May 2026 06:04:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817340 World's largest art show faces unprecedented tensions in wake of entire jury's resignation; Israeli artist says he was pleased that the jury quit after failing with 'racist and discriminatory' bid to exclude Israelis from awards

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]]> Venice Biennale jury resigns after demanding, in vain, that Israel and Russia be excluded https://www.timesofisrael.com/jury-of-italys-venice-biennale-resigns-after-demanding-israel-russia-be-excluded/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:28:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814068 Largest international art exhibition spurns 5-judge panel that had pledged not to consider works by nations whose leaders face ICC arrest warrants; awards postponed from May to November

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]]> Orthodox US couple allegedly attacked in Venice by group shouting ‘Free Palestine’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-us-couple-allegedly-attacked-in-venice-by-group-shouting-free-palestine/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:57:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3640268 Mayor condemns assault, vows Venice will 'continue to be an open, welcoming and safe city,' as attacks on Jews and Israelis proliferate across Europe amid war in Gaza

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]]> Protesters unfurl ‘Stop Genocide’ banner at start of Venice Film Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-unfurl-stop-genocide-banner-at-start-of-venice-film-festival/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628467 Small band of protesters mark prelude to larger demonstrations planned for festival, which will feature documentary about 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed with family in Gaza

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]]> Poetry, philosophy and a gambling rabbi: A colorful history of Venice’s Jewish ghetto https://www.timesofisrael.com/poetry-philosophy-and-a-gambling-rabbi-a-colorful-history-of-venices-jewish-ghetto/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:00:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3306397 In 'Shylock's Venice,' UK author Harry Freedman paints a vibrant picture of an oft-overlooked side of Jewish history that goes far deeper than the famous Shakespeare character

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]]> Thousands of artists ask Venice Biennale to exclude ‘genocidal’ Israel over Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-artists-ask-venice-biennale-to-exclude-genocidal-israel-over-gaza-war/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:19:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3233795 Anti-Israel alliance calls any official representation of Israel on international cultural stage 'an endorsement of its policies and of Gaza genocide'; no response from organizers

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]]> At least 21 killed in ‘apocalyptic’ bus crash near Venice https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-21-killed-in-apocalyptic-bus-crash-near-venice/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:41:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3111442 Local official says 15 people aboard vehicle survive after it falls from an elevated street in suburb of Mestre, catches fire

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]]> Venice ghetto’s synagogues undergo a restoration renaissance https://www.timesofisrael.com/photo-essay-venice-ghettos-synagogues-undergo-a-restoration-renaissance/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:33:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2779474 Effort underway to preserve historic neighborhood's 16th-century houses of prayer, both for the small remaining Jewish community and for tourists

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]]> Venice to trial pay-to-visit scheme in bid to ease overcrowding https://www.timesofisrael.com/venice-to-trial-pay-to-visit-scheme-in-bid-to-ease-overcrowding/ Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:06:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2749891 Trial set to begin in June; from 2023, tourists may be required to pay between 3-10 euros, depending on season, to visit the famed canals

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]]> Renovation brings Venice Jewish Museum into future, visitors into 16th century https://www.timesofisrael.com/renovation-brings-venice-jewish-museum-into-future-visitors-into-16th-century/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:00:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2345772 The $10 million project is self-financed by the city's Jewish community and will inject new life into the central complex; includes an immersive replica of ancient ghetto housing

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]]> Coronavirus calm reveals flourishing Venice Lagoon ecosystem https://www.timesofisrael.com/coronavirus-calm-reveals-flourishing-venice-lagoon-ecosystem/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:15:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2293167 Pandemic empties Italian city of millions of tourists, giving marine life respite from the thousands of boats, taxis, vaporetti, and gondolas that usually cross them

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]]> Damaged but not drowned, Venice Jewish ghetto counts its blessings after flood https://www.timesofisrael.com/damaged-but-not-drowned-venice-jewish-ghetto-counts-blessings-after-record-flood/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:53:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2215862 November's record deluge caused an estimated billion dollars in damage citywide, but the historic enclave central to a close-knit community got off relatively easy

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]]> Youths hurl punches, anti-Semitic invective in Venice attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/youths-hurl-punches-anti-semitic-invective-in-venice-attack/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:52:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2212555 Mayor says police investigating assault on former lawmaker on New Year's Eve, vows fascist-like incidents 'won't be tolerated'

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]]> Devastated Venice braces for third major flood https://www.timesofisrael.com/devastated-venice-braces-for-third-major-flood/ Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:33:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2185061 With damage from last week's 'acqua alta' estimated at over a billion euros, mayor urges 'maximum attention'

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]]> Venice drowns as historic high tides flood the city https://www.timesofisrael.com/venice-drowns-as-historic-high-tides-flood-the-city/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 06:01:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2184634 Italy declares state of emergency; iconic St Mark's Square closed and then reopened as fresh sea surge hits Floating City

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