About Chabad Bologna
Our Story
Chabad of Bologna was Established in 1976 by Rabbi Eliyahu and Mrs Mindy Borenstein with the intention to provide a welcoming home for Jewish students, locals and visitors to this historic city and throughout the region.
In 2025, Rabbi Levi and Mrs Menucha Braun moved down to continue their work and expand Chabad's activities in the region.
Friends of Chabad of Bologna Inc.
Friends of Chabad of Bologna Inc. is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the educational, cultural, and community activities of Chabad of Bologna.
The organization provides support for Jewish students, families, and visitors in Bologna and the surrounding region through community programs, educational initiatives, holiday events, hospitality, and outreach activities.
Friends of Chabad of Bologna Inc. helps make these programs possible by supporting fundraising, administration, and community development efforts, allowing Chabad of Bologna to continue creating a welcoming Jewish home for everyone who visits or lives in the region.