Szentendre’s Jewish House at 2000 Szentendre, Patriarch Street (Pátriárka utca) 6 serves as both a synagogue and a buzzing cultural hub, bringing together religious life, community events, study, food, craft, and celebration. It’s a lifestyle center with a warm welcome and a hands-on approach to tradition, learning, and joy.
February: Bake, Learn, Celebrate
February 19, 18:00 — Communal Baking in Szentendre. Food tastes best when made with love, and that goes double for festive tables. With Shabbat arriving every Friday night, there’s a weekly reason to gather. Tzivia, the rebbetzin, opens her closely guarded kitchen and turns cooking into a shared experience. Meet her on Thursday and bake the next day’s treats together.
February 22 — “Jóra, búra? Megy a hóra!” Gear up for the coming holidays with crafting, light study, easygoing conversations, and soul-and-body-nourishing bites. Every session is one of a kind; don’t skip it if you can help it.
March: Purim Knights and Creative Ritual
March 2 — “Knights of the Purim Table” (Purim-asztal lovagjai). Maybe there’s no Round Table, but the party will be epic. First things first: the program kicks off with the reading of the Megillah, heard in full-on medieval costume. Only then come the cocktails — not modern mixes, but historic sips our ancestors might have enjoyed. We’ll blend them, test them, and toast in knightly gear. 17:45 doors open; 18:00 Megillah reading, with a twist.
March 15 — The Blessing over Candle Lighting… on Your Wall! Prepare together for the upcoming holidays with creative craft, light learning, breezy chats, and feel-good snacks. Each meetup is unique.
March 19 — March Communal Baking in Szentendre. Same loving formula: Shabbat comes weekly, and Rebbetzin Tzivia wants the cooking to be communal magic in her own cherished kitchen. Thursday meet-up, Friday delights baked together.
March 22 — Israeli Breakfast. The brain burns 20–25% of the body’s energy — so feed the spirit and please the body. This themed cooking class aims higher than culinary showmanship: the spirit is the starting point. Most of the time is hands-on cooking, but every session begins with a short learning appetizer introducing the day’s menu. Intro learning: Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers. Workshop lead: Chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 5000 HUF.
April to June: Braided Loaves, Spices, Fusion, Safety
April 19 — Another Tray? The Challah Awaits! Keep preparing for the holidays with crafting, light study, easy talk, and nourishing bites. Every time is different.
May 24 — Home Magic? Kitchen Spice! Twice for emphasis: join in, prepare for the holidays, craft, learn, chat, and snack. Unique every time.
June 7 — Fusion Dishes. The brain’s energy needs still apply. Themed cooking class with a short opening study led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers, followed by a culinary adventure with Chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 5000 HUF.
June 14 — Protect Women? Self-Defense! Prepare together with craft, light learning, open conversation, and treats. Each session stands on its own.
June 18 — June Communal Baking in Szentendre. Love-baked Shabbat goodness, shared in Tzivia’s treasured kitchen. Meet Thursday, bake for Friday.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
