Szentendre’s Jewish House is more than a synagogue—it’s a warm, buzzing hub for religious life, culture, and community. This lifestyle center brings together workshops, learning, and food-centered gatherings with an easygoing, open-door vibe. Address: 2000 Szentendre, Patriarch Street (Pátriarka utca) 6.
January 11 – Make a Shabbat Candle Tray
Get set for the coming holidays with hands-on crafting, light learning, relaxed conversations, and nibbles that feed both body and soul. Each session is one of a kind—don’t miss it if you can make it. Expect a friendly atmosphere where tradition and creativity meet at the table.
January 18, 16:00 – Cooking and Philosophy
Did you know the brain accounts for 20–25% of the body’s energy use? Feed the mind, and let the body dine well. This thematic cooking course aims higher than culinary showmanship: here, the intellect is the starting point. Most of the time is spent cooking—kitchen adventures and practical techniques—but every session opens with a short learning segment, like an appetizer introducing the evening’s menu. Introductory learning led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers. Workshop led by Chef Balázs Sepsi. Register online and pay on-site. Registration fee: $13.60. Limited spots, big flavors.
January 22 – Communal Baking in Szentendre
Food tastes best when it’s made with love—especially for festive meals. Luckily, there’s reason to celebrate every week: count on Shabbat every Friday night. Rebbetzin Tzivia wants the cooking itself to become a shared experience, in her own closely guarded kitchen. Meet at her place on Thursday and bake Friday’s treats together. On Friday, you’ll see just how true that saying is.
February 19, 18:00 – February Communal Baking
Same heart, same oven-warm energy. Thursday at Tzivia’s kitchen, bake the next day’s delights. Shabbat joy guaranteed.
March 19 – March Communal Baking
Keep the rhythm: gather Thursday, bake together, and greet Shabbat with fresh, lovingly made food.
June 18 – June Communal Baking
Summer edition, same recipe: shared dough, shared stories, shared table. Meet Thursday, bake for Friday’s feast.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
