Budapest’s oldest synagogue in Óbuda stands as a powerful symbol of Hungary’s reviving Jewish community. Nestled at Lajos utca 163, 1036 Budapest, District III, this spot refuses to settle for less than the district’s rich history demands. They are redrawing Óbuda’s long-forgotten Jewish face from the socialist era. It is a hub where community members come alive, blending tradition with fresh energy.
Women’s Singing Session with Lióra – March 17, 2026
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, dive into “Női tanulás Liorával – Közös éneklés” (Women’s Learning with Lióra – Joint Singing). No need to introduce our regular choir leader Lióra anymore, but what will spark from all that female energy this time? It’ll unfold right in the moment! This women-only event offers a special connection. Word has it that free singing might be the shortest path to yourself—and singing together? That’s the quick route to each other. The community’s importance goes without saying, but it’s always good to remind ourselves: being together feels great. Singing together is even better—and with Lióra, it’s the best! Photos and audio might be recorded for the website and social media. It’s free, but registration is required. Doors open at 17:30 in Budapest.
KiddieTime: Weekly Jewish Fun for Kids Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday from 16:30 to 18:00, KiddieTime takes over Óbuda afternoons for kids aged 3-10. Expect music, learning, play, and movement—everything Jewish in the most fun way. Tailored to age groups, the program splits into three parts. First, kids join parents for musical activities. Then, while kids playfully learn about Judaism, parents boost their Hebrew in a language course. Parents reunite with kids afterward to wrap up with Krav Maga self-defense. Catch it on these dates in Budapest: March 18 and 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, all 2026.
Sky Kipa on My Head: Poet János Lackfi Talks Life – March 20, 2026
On March 20, 2026, “Fejemen az ég kipája – A TalkSlo márciusi vendége: Lackfi János” (Sky Kipa on My Head – TalkSlo’s March Guest: János Lackfi) brings poetry and depth. Jewish men wear a small kipa to express the Eternal’s constant presence. Skip it, and you’re wearing the infinite sky’s kipa overhead, just as János Lackfi evokes. Lackfi seems to be everywhere, his endless energy barely contained by human frailty. If there’s a prolific creator rewarded with massive, unanimous popularity, it’s him. He nearly died chasing life too hard, but knew the sky kipa was on his head. He also knew his grandmother survived the Holocaust only for her late-life dementia to unexpectedly unlock that sealed trauma. The chat kicks off with Rabbi Slomó Köves, diving into life’s big questions: identity, joy, infinity—what everything ultimately boils down to. Out of respect for Shabbat sanctity, please no mobile phones or electronic devices in the synagogue! The event is on the first floor, up the stairs. Restrooms are not accessible. Tickets: 10,000 HUF ($27 USD); with Haverkártya discount: 8,500 HUF ($23 USD). In Budapest.
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