Beniamino Gigli, world-famed tenor, and his daughter, Rina Gigli, a soprano, gave a concert here in the Basilica di Massenzic for the benefit of the Rome Jewish Orphanage. Sig. Gigli also made a substantial contribution to the funds of the home. Vice Mayor Giovanni Andreoli of Rome attended the affair.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
