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Connect with other people going to Rhodes!
Throughout the year, “Rhodeslis” (Jews born in Rhodes), and their children and grandchildren visit Rhodes. Sometimes families meet each other by coincidence during their visits, experiencing a special moment of “allegria”. Other times families miss each other by days or hours because they did not know they were also there at the same time. This page is developed to create a link for those interested in making that special connection with other “Rhodeslis” traveling to “La Juderia”. *Important: If you want to give out your e-mail please leave it in the Comment section as well as the field asking for your e-mail.
PLEASE READ: IMPORTANT 2024 UPDATES
*** UPDATE April 11, 2024: To register for the JCR’s 80th Commemoration events, please visit their website: https://jewishrhodes.org/july-2024-marks-80-years-since-the-deportation-of-the-jewish-communities-of-rhodes-and-kos-to-auschwitz-birkenau/
For inquiries, contact the JCR directly: jcrhodes@otenet.gr
*** UPDATE February 15, 2024: See Current Events to view the JCR’s 80th Commemoration Program for July 16-23, 2024.
***UPDATE January 31, 2024: Due to the ongoing renovation of the Museum, email the JCR directly for updates: jcrhodes@otenet.gr
Hi Melina, re: your inquiry, we responded directly to your email address.
Dear Rhodeslis, my name is Melina Amada Wischñevsky Capuya, and I’m from Argentina. My grandfather was born in Rhodas when it belonged to Italy and at the age of six he came to Argentina with his family. I’m going to travel to Rhodas in May and I would like to visit the place where my grandfather (Santiago Capuya/Capouya) was born and raised. However, I don’t have enough information about this place, so I don’t have the exact adress. Do you know where I could get it? The only thing I know is that my greatgreatgrandfather (gran pappoo-Jacob, father of Isaac)… Read more »
Dear Rhodeslis: To register for the JCR’s 80th Commemoration events, please visit their website: https://jewishrhodes.org/july-2024-marks-80-years-since-the-deportation-of-the-jewish-communities-of-rhodes-and-kos-to-auschwitz-birkenau/
For inquiries, contact the JCR directly: jcrhodes@otenet.gr
Thank you!
Looking forward for my first visit to Rhodes at the 80th
Commemoration, Rhodes, July 2024
Hi Renee, regarding the inquiry, we responded to your email directly.
My brother, sister and I will be going to Rhodes in August 2024. Looking to find information on the possible location of my grandfather’s home. He was Heskiar Benatar, son of Diamonte (Capoluto) and Benzion Benatar.
Hello all. Albert Israel here, immediate past president of Ezra Bessaroth (Rabbi Angel’s childhood synagogue!) in Seattle. I was at the museum in early September 2023, and what an experience. I felt like I heard my grandparents’ voices as children running up and down the streets. What a moving morning we spent, and thanks to Mr. Habib for being such a welcoming host.
Hi all, the Menashe family (from Joburg, SA) will be in Rhodes 11-20 June. My papu Gad Menashe was born in Rhodes and my gran Fortunee (Benatar) also descends from Rhodes
My husband and I and our adult children will be in Rhodes the evening of Sept 30, 2023 until early morning Oct 4, 2023. My grandmother Perla Mallel Benshushan was born and lived there. Her father Nissim Mallel donated funds for the women’s balcony at the synagogue. Would love to visit with others who may be there at the same time. My email is lorrainesilverman@gmail.com.
My wife and I will be in Rhodes on Thursday June 8, 2023. My son and his family will be in Rhodes on June 9,2023. We all leave on Tuesday June 13 2023. If you would like to get together with us, please contact me by email, jackbenoun@gmail.com. Please leave contact information at my email address including your phone number. Jack
Hello, I am an Italian historian from the University of Venice and I am working on a research project on the Jews of Rhodes. I will be in Rhodes from May 8 to 11 and would be happy to be in touch and meet with anyone there, and that is visiting in those same days. Mersi muncho. You can write me at: dario.miccoli@unive.it
Hi. I’ll be in Rhodes from April 27 to May 3.- Aron Hasson. You can email me at: info@rhodesjewishmuseum.org
Hi All, we will be in Rhodes May 27-June 3. who’s going. please message me.
Will be in Rhodes May 21-25th. First time visiting. My dad’s parents, Behor and Esther Piha were from Rhodes. I believe they came to the U.S. around the early 1900’s. Please post any recommendations or happenings in Rhodes during the time I’ll be there!!!
Hello! I will be visiting Rhodes in a couple of weeks, my grandmother grew up on the island until WWII and my grandfather’s family was from Rhodes as well. Last names are Surmani and Benveniste. If anyone has any recommendations or is traveling around the same time feel free to reach out!
I’ll be visiting Rhodes October 3-7, 2022. I live in New York City, and my paternal grandparents were Isaac Alhadeff and Luna Angel Alhadeff, who emigrated to the United States. I’d be very happy to connect with any others who will be there at that time. –Marla Alhadeff, marla.alhadeff@gmail.com
Dear Rhodeslis, two spots are still available for anyone interested in the Tree Planting Project at the Rhodes cemetery. Here’s a sample image of the dedication plaque with a planted tree. For more info, contact The Jewish Community of Rhodes: jcrhodes@otenet.gr
Dear Rhodeslis, please join the Jewish Community of Rhodes in the upcoming “Commemorative Events for the Holocaust Victims of Rhodes and Kos” on July 21-25, 2022. Please refer to the attached program of events for specific details. Thank you.
We are going to be in Rhodes on July 23 until July 27th. We are looking for someone to give us a walking tour through the Jewish Quarter of Rhodes. Both sets of grandparents were from Rhodes. My Mother’s Parents were Almeleh and my Dad’s parents were Piha.
This is a wonderful way to connect! My family and I went to Rhodes in May of 2019 — I’m the granddaughter of Rafael Nissim Cohen and Senoru Taranto, who left Rhodes around 1910. With help from Aron Hasson (buy his book, sold here!) and others, we managed to find Rafael’s home.