Ahavat Chinam (unconditional love) What does it mean?
European Days of Jewish Culture 6 September 2026
All-Day Interactive Installation in the Venice Ghetto

A joint collaboration between Venezia Contemporanea, ScalaMata Museum, and Venice Center of Tolerance
Love isn’t a passive sentiment—it is a daily commitment to the commandment V'ahavta l'reiecha kamocha ("Love your neighbor as yourself").
This September 6th, join us in the Ghetto for an all-day public installation exploring Ahavat Chinam (unconditional love). In light of October 7th, rising antisemitism in Europe, and radical political actions that directly damage our local communities, how do we hold space for difficult critique while maintaining empathy for our neighbors—Jewish and non-Jewish alike?
Join the Dialogue:
📍 Where: The Venice Ghetto (Open all day to passersby, residents, and tour visitors)
ScalaMata Museum
Ghetto Vecchio, Cannaregio 1236 – 1232
30121 Venice Italy
💬 How: Stop by to read notes tacked on the board, draw inspiration from your neighbors' reflections, and pin your own thoughts directly on site.
September 6th is a reminder to practice respect and love all year round. Everyone is welcome.

ScalaMata Museum
Ghetto Vecchio, Cannaregio 1236 – 1232
30121 Venice Italy
ScalaMata Museum Venice
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