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Following the "Emancipation" of Italian Jews in the late nineteenth century, numerous youth movements, newspapers, and cultural societies attempted to revitalize Italian Judaism and define the "essence" of Jewish identity, sparking a debate about integration and assimilation that continued until the advent of Mussolini's racial laws in 1938.

Following the "Emancipation" of Italian Jews in the late nineteenth century, numerous youth movements, newspapers, and cultural societies attempted to revitalize Italian Judaism and define the "essence" of Jewish identity, sparking a debate about integration and assimilation that continued until the advent of Mussolini's racial laws in 1938.

Come to an incredible showcase of some of the most recognized classic and current Italian performance and luxury autos. This event is one of the major fundraisers for Casa Belvedere as well as one of the most unique and popular events on Staten Island.

Come to an incredible showcase of some of the most recognized classic and current Italian performance and luxury autos. This event is one of the major fundraisers for Casa Belvedere as well as one of the most unique and popular events on Staten Island.

Autunno is part three of a four-part cooking demonstration dinner and wine pairing series where guests will experience Sicily’s many layers of interesting culinary traditions and unique flavor combinations that have been selected by Chef Biagio from Marchesa Anna Tasca Lanza di Mazzarino’s seminal book of Sicilian food entitled “The Heart of Sicily.”  As an added feature, there will be live entertainment and music and opera educator, Lou Barrella, will enhance the evening with Sicilian folk music and operatic gems. $100 per person.

Autunno is part three of a four-part cooking demonstration dinner and wine pairing series where guests will experience Sicily’s many layers of interesting culinary traditions and unique flavor combinations that have been selected by Chef Biagio from Marchesa Anna Tasca Lanza di Mazzarino’s seminal book of Sicilian food entitled “The Heart of Sicily.”  As an added feature, there will be live entertainment and music and opera educator, Lou Barrella, will enhance the evening with Sicilian folk music and operatic gems. $100 per person.

 Learn the centuries-old tradition of biscotti making with award winning Certified Master Baker Biagio Settepani of Pasticceria Bruno who will demonstrates how to make many variations of these delectable, dunkable treats.  Doggie Bags Encouraged!  $80 per person.

 Learn the centuries-old tradition of biscotti making with award winning Certified Master Baker Biagio Settepani of Pasticceria Bruno who will demonstrates how to make many variations of these delectable, dunkable treats.  Doggie Bags Encouraged!  $80 per person.

 Tony Di Bartolo, V.P for Public Relations of the Italian Genealogy Group presents Mezzo Siciliano-Mezzo Napolitano a description of his journey back to his ancestral hometowns in the Mezzogiorno.  The evening will include a wine tasting featuring the wines of Southern Italy and an art exhibit entitled “Calabria Pittoresca” a series of paintings depicting the villages and landscape of the Calabria Region by award-winning Italian Artist Luigia Granata.    $50 per person includes tasting, film, wine, cheese and light fare. Space is limited. Reservations recommended.