Szentendre’s Jewish House at 2000 Szentendre, Patriarch Street (Pátriárka utca) 6 is doubling down on its role as both a synagogue and a buzzing community hub in 2026. This religious and cultural center weaves together a lifestyle program that spans conversations, hands-on learning, cooking workshops, and shared celebrations, all orbiting Jewish life while welcoming the broader city to gather, learn, and taste together.
Salon Talks Open the Door
March 12, 2026 – Szentendre Salon (Szentendrei Szalon) conversation series. Everyone is a world unto themselves; bring a good community together, and whole new worlds open. The salon spotlights curiosities and passions from everyday life to niche professions, as community members take the stage and, in turn, bring the wider world closer. Guest: Péter Klein, owner of KiwiSun. Venue: Szentendre.
Crafting Blessings for the Wall
March 15, 2026 – The blessing of candle lighting, applied to a wall picture. Join in and prepare for upcoming holidays together. Expect crafting, light learning, easygoing conversations, and treats that nourish body and soul. Every session stands on its own—don’t skip it if you can help it. Venue: Szentendre.
Thursday Bake, Friday Joy
March 19, 2026 – March community bake in Szentendre. Food tastes best when made with love—doubly so for festive meals. With Shabbat arriving every Friday, there’s always a reason to celebrate. Rebbetzin Tzivia turns not just dinner but the cooking itself into a community moment, opening her closely guarded home kitchen. Meet her on Thursday and bake the next day’s treats together. Venue: Szentendre.
Israeli Breakfast, Brain First
March 22, 2026 – Israeli breakfast. The brain burns 20–25% of the body’s energy—feed the mind, and the body feasts. This themed cooking course aims higher than culinary flair alone: here, spirit leads. Most of the time is hands-on cooking, but each workshop opens with a short learning session as an appetizer to the menu. Intro learning by Tzivia Myers (rebbetzin). Workshop led by chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 5000 HUF (about USD). Venue: Szentendre.
Tray Ready, Challah Waiting
April 19, 2026 – Another tray? The challah’s waiting. Join in to prep for the coming holidays with crafts, light learning, breezy chats, and soul-food snacks. Each session is unique—join if you can. Venue: Szentendre.
Street Food, Study First
May 17, 2026 – Street food. Same mind-first mantra: brief study, then culinary adventure. Intro by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers. Workshop by chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 5000 HUF (about USD). Venue: Szentendre.
Home Healing, Kitchen Spices
May 24, 2026 – Home remedy? Kitchen spice. Shared holiday prep returns with crafting, light learning, relaxed talk, and comforting bites. Each session stands alone. Venue: Szentendre.
Fusion on the Fire
June 7, 2026 – Fusion dishes. A short study opens, then a full slate of kitchen technique and flavor play. Intro by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers. Workshop by chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 5000 HUF (about USD). Venue: Szentendre.
Protecting Women, Self-Defense
June 14, 2026 – Protecting women? Self-defense. The holiday prep spirit continues: crafts, light study, open conversations, and nourishing bites. Every session is one of a kind. Venue: Szentendre.
June Bake-Along
June 18, 2026 – June community bake in Szentendre. With weekly Shabbat, there’s always a festive table to fill. Rebbetzin Tzivia again turns her treasured kitchen into a shared experience. Meet Thursday, bake for Friday. Venue: Szentendre.
Organizer: Tzivia Myers. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
