In order for the wheel to turn, for life to be lived, impurities are needed, and the impurities of impurities in the soil, too, as is known, if it is to be fertile. Dissension, diversity, the grain of salt and mustard are needed… Primo Levi, The Periodic Table
The Center
Centro Primo Levi is a New York based organization inspired by the humanistic legacy of writer and chemist Primo Levi, who survived Auschwitz and
Support
Centro Primo Levi is committed to developing public programs, academic projects, and an international forum for Italian Judaism.
Sharing the treasures of a tradition
Projects
The Center connects its audience to Italian Jewish institutions and electronic resources that provide access to text, sound and images located in libraries and archives
Publishing
In nearly 20 years of activity, Centro Primo Levi New York has substantially contribute to expand the presence of Italian Jewish studies in the American academia, regularly publishing
Board and Staff
The Board of directors of Centro Primo Levi oversees the pursuit of its mission, its financial and management operations and ensures the integrity of the center’s institutional ethics and practice.
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Our activities are supported by philanthropists and foundations that share our values and recognize the result of our work. You can participate in the endeavors of Centro
Publishing
Since the invention of the printing press, publishing and printing became a thriving field for Italian Jews. The first Hebrew book was published in Reggio Calabria in 1475, and until the 19th century, Italy remained a center of Jewish publishing in a world where books increasingly became the principal vehicle for the circulation of ideas, innovation and exchange in the Italian Jewish world. CPL Editions seeks to make available this wealth of writings, spanning early medieval rabbinical scholarship to contemporary astrophysics, philosophy and fiction.
Programs
The programs of Centro Primo Levi explore the diversity of the Italian Jewish experience and take inspiration from Primo Levi’s humanism and his quest to understand different aspects of the world we inhabit. Our events take place at different venues and address diverse audiences in New York City and the TriState region.
