Szentendre’s Jewish House at 2000 Szentendre, Pátriárka Street (Pátriárka utca) 6, is a synagogue and a vibrant hub of community life, a lifestyle center weaving together religious practice and culture. Its 2026 calendar blends learning, crafts, food, and easygoing conversation into gatherings that nourish mind, body, and spirit. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye out for updates.
March: Talks, Candles, and Communal Baking
On March 12, the Szentendre Salon talk series returns with the motto: “Every person is a world of their own — when a good community comes together, we can see the world.” Members share the curiosities and thrills of their lives, interests, and professions. Guest: Péter Klein, owner of KiwiSun. Expect intimate, lively exchange and a chance to get to know each other — and the wider world — a little better.
On March 15, “The blessing over candle lighting? Applied to a wall picture!” invites everyone to prep for upcoming holidays with hands-on crafting, light learning, relaxed chats, and treats that comfort body and soul. Each gathering is unique — don’t miss it if you can make it.
March 19 brings “March Communal Baking in Szentendre.” Food tastes best when made with love — doubly true for festive meals. With Shabbat as a weekly anchor every Friday night, Rebbetzin Tzivia turns not only dinner but the act of cooking into a shared experience in her closely guarded kitchen. Meet her on Thursday and bake Friday’s delights together.
March 22: Israeli Breakfast, Mind First
Did you know the brain accounts for 20–25% of the body’s energy use? Feed the mind so the body thrives. This themed cooking course starts each session with a short learning “appetizer” before diving into culinary adventures and kitchen techniques. Intro study led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers. Workshop led by Chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: $13.60. Location: Szentendre.
April: Challah Calls
On April 19, “Another tray? The challah awaits!” pairs pre-holiday prep with crafts, easy learning, open conversations, and soul-soothing bites. Each meet-up is unique.
May: Street Food and Spice Magic
May 17 spotlights “Street Food,” following the same mind-first cooking format: a brief study led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers, then hands-on cooking guided by Chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: $13.60. Location: Szentendre.
On May 24, “Home Charm? Kitchen Spice!” continues the pre-holiday rhythm: craft, learn, chat, and snack in good company. Every session stands on its own.
June: Fusion Plates, Self-Defense, Shared Ovens
June 7 offers “Fusion Dishes,” again with a short learning warm-up (Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers) followed by cooking with Chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: $13.60. Location: Szentendre.
On June 14, “Protecting Women? Self-Defense!” folds empowerment into the familiar flow of light study, crafting, open conversation, and restorative refreshments. Each occasion is one of a kind.
June 18 closes the season with “June Communal Baking in Szentendre.” With Shabbat reliably arriving every Friday evening, Rebbetzin Tzivia welcomes you into her cherished kitchen on Thursday to bake the next day’s goodness together.
