Szentendre’s Jewish House on Patriarch Street (Pátriárka utca) 6 isn’t just a synagogue. It’s a living community center where faith, culture, food, and friendship come together. Think of it as a lifestyle hub that gathers different branches of Jewish life under one roof—ceremonial, educational, culinary, and social. The contact person is Tzivia Myers, and programs run year-round with workshops, salons, communal baking, and seasonal gatherings. Some programs require advance registration with payment on-site.
Cooking and Philosophy, Jan 18
On January 18 at 16:00, a themed cooking class takes the kitchen beyond technique. Yes, plenty of hands-on cooking happens, but the evening opens with a short learning session—an appetizer for the mind—before the menu unfolds. The inspiration: our brains account for 20–25% of the body’s energy consumption, so feed the spirit and nourish the body. The introductory learning is led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers, with chef Balázs Sepsi running the workshop. Register in advance and pay at the venue. Registration fee: about 13.60 USD.
January Communal Baking, Jan 22
Food tastes better when it’s made with love, and that’s especially true for festive meals. Every week brings a reason to celebrate—Shabbat arrives every Friday night without fail. Rebbetzin Tzivia wants to turn not just dinner but the cooking itself into a shared experience, right in her closely guarded home kitchen. Meet there on Thursday to bake Friday’s treats together, then savor the result the next evening.
Fifty Years in Hospitality, Jan 29
“Every person is a world of their own—when a good community comes together, we can see the world together.” The salon series is all about those curiosities and passions we love to share. Guest speaker: Péter Havas, former director of hospitality at the SYMA Event Center, looks back on five decades in the industry. Expect stories, insights, and the connective tissue that makes a community stronger.
Tapas & Company, Feb 15
The culinary-philosophical series returns with the same spirit-first approach. A short learning segment led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers sets the tone, then chef Balázs Sepsi leads the kitchen adventure. Register and pay on-site; registration fee: about 13.60 USD. A reminder of the premise: mind first, flavors next, practice always.
February Communal Baking, Feb 19, 18:00
Another Thursday in Tzivia’s kitchen opens for a warm-up to Shabbat. The format stays joyful and simple: roll up sleeves, bake together, eat with intention, and confirm on Friday that food made with care truly tastes better.
“For Good, for Canopy? Hora’s On!” Feb 22
Join in the lead-up to the coming holidays with crafts, light learning, relaxed conversations, and body-and-soul-nourishing bites. Every session is unique—when you can, don’t miss it.
Blessing of Candle Lighting—On a Wall Piece! Mar 15
A hands-on session to prepare for upcoming holidays: craft a wall-art adaptation of the candle-lighting blessing while soaking up gentle teaching, relaxed talk, and comforting refreshments. Again, every gathering has its own twist.
March Communal Baking, Mar 19
The Thursday-before-Shabbat ritual continues in the rebbetzin’s own kitchen: community, dough, and the joy of making the next day’s delights together.
Another Tray? The Challah Awaits! Apr 19
Holiday prep with crafting, light learning, easygoing conversations, and good food. New each time—skip it at your peril.
Home Charms? Kitchen Spices! May 24
A playful theme with practical roots. As holidays approach, the group gathers again for crafts, learning, laughter, and something tasty to keep energy high.
Protecting Women? Self-Defense! Jun 14
Holiday prep meets empowerment: expect the familiar blend of craft, study, and snacks, plus a focus on self-defense framed as women’s protection. Each gathering stands on its own with fresh content.
June Communal Baking, Jun 18
One more Thursday bake-in at Tzivia’s kitchen to set up a warm, fragrant Friday. Community first, then dough, then delight.
More in Szentendre: Markets, Music, Comedy, Magic
Beyond the Jewish House, the town’s 2026 calendar is packed. A New Year’s antiques fair runs Jan 16–17, followed by an antique and residential flea market on Jan 18. That same day brings American Comedy – Swing Musical (Amerikai komédia – szving musical) presented by Veres 1 Színház, with tickets from about 26.70 USD. On Jan 30, Exaggeration (Túlzás)—Gergely Litkai’s stand-up show hosted by Boldizsár Fehér—offers seats from about 19.30 to 22.30 USD.
February opens with Those We Will Never Be Again (Akik már nem leszünk sosem) on Feb 1 from about 13.10 USD. From Feb 6 to May 1, the world-famous Harry Potter Exhibition arrives in Szentendre. On Feb 14, Vilmos Gryllus: Mask Ball (Gryllus Vilmos: Maszkabál) runs from about 10.70 USD. An antique and residential flea returns Feb 15. On Feb 26, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (Mi bajunk lehet?) by Fruzsina Ács and Balázs Máté Szabó runs from about 15.20 to 17.90 USD.
March brings another flea on Mar 15, then the 10th MusicMagic (ZeneVarázslat) International Four-Hands and Two-Piano Competition and Course from Mar 18–22. On Mar 23, psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth speaks on How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns? with tickets from about 21.10 to 26.50 USD.
Antique and residential flea markets repeat Apr 19 and May 17. June 5 features The Digital Ninja (A digitális nindzsa), a solo show by Péter Aranyosi, about 23.90 USD, and another flea on Jun 21. Summer keeps up with fleas on Aug 16 and Sep 20, and into autumn on Oct 18, Nov 15, and Dec 20.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
