U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

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U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

מוזיאון יהדות איטליה על שם ש. א. נכון
The German hostel, one of the museum buildings, serves as the synagogue's residence as is the custom of Italian Jews
Established	1981 (1981)
Location	25 Hillel St Jerusalem, Israel
Type	Art museum
Website	www.moija.org

The Umberto Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art (Hebrew: מוזיאון יהדות איטליה על שם ש. א. נכון; Italian: museo di arte ebraica italiana u. nahon) is a museum dedicated to preserving the heritage, art and culture of the Jews of Italy, located in Jerusalem, Israel. The museum houses cultural and spiritual treasures of Italian Jewry, from the Renaissance to the present day.

Opened in 1981, the museum's collection was transferred from Italy to Israel in the 1950s and 1960s. This transfer, initiated by Dr. Umberto Nahon and other members of the Italian Jewish community in Israel, was a rescue operation to prevent the destruction and loss of these items due to neglect after World War II. The collection includes Holy Arks and hundreds of other items.^[1]

The museum, including its synagogue, is dedicated to the cultural assets of the Jewish communities in Italy, serving as a significant resource for learning about and preserving the rich heritage of these communities. It is unique as the only museum in the world that presents a comprehensive collection from all Jewish communities in Italy.^[1]