Explore weekly Torah dilemmas in Budapest with Rabbi Baruch Oberlander at Vasvári Synagogue. Engaging parsha debates, practical insights, open to all, Friday evenings in Terézváros. Join the discussion.
when: 2026.02.20., Friday
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Every Friday, Rabbi Baruch Oberlander leads “Kérdések és dilemmák a hetiszakaszban” (Questions and Dilemmas in the Weekly Torah Portion) at the Vasvári Synagogue. The series explores the parsha through sharp questions, practical issues, and classic rabbinic debate, opening the door to lively discussion for newcomers and regulars alike. Venue: 1061 Budapest, 6th District – Terézváros, Vasvári Pál Street (Vasvári Pál utca) 5.
Upcoming Fridays
Mark the dates: 2026.02.20, 2026.02.27, 2026.03.06, 2026.03.13, and 2026.03.20, all in Budapest. More dates are coming, with a total of 29 events in the series, signaling a sustained, week-by-week journey through the Torah text and its modern resonances.
Where and How
The Vasvári Synagogue, a central hub in Terézváros, hosts the talks at 5 Vasvári Pál Street (Vasvári Pál utca), making it easy to drop in after work on Fridays. Admission details aren’t specified; check back before you go. Organizers reserve the right to change times and the program, so plan to confirm the schedule in advance.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe for teens and adults who like discussion-based learning, not a rowdy scene
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Topic (weekly Torah/Parsha) is globally familiar in Jewish communities, so U.S. visitors with synagogue or Hebrew school background will feel at home
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Central Budapest location (Terézváros) is well-known to tourists and close to major sights, cafés, and hotels
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Easy access by public transport (metros M1/M3 nearby, frequent trams/buses) and simple by car/taxi compared to outer-district venues
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English-speaking tourists with some Jewish background may appreciate classic rabbinic debate and modern applications, a nice cultural window
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Recurring Friday schedule makes it easy to fit into a city break, and you can drop in on any week
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Compared with lecture series in U.S. cities, this adds the European Jewish heritage setting of a historic Budapest synagogue
- Session likely conducted in Hungarian; without Hungarian you may miss nuances unless translation is offered
Cons
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Not ideal for small kids; it’s a talk, not an interactive family activity
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Venue is known locally but the specific series isn’t a mainstream international attraction, so info/updates in English may be limited
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Admission and timing details aren’t fixed in the listing, so you need to confirm before going, especially around Friday schedules and Shabbat timing
