Szentendre’s Jewish House (Zsidóház) is more than a synagogue; it’s a lively religious and cultural hub where community, tradition, and curiosity meet. Think lifestyle center meets learning kitchen, Shabbat prep station, salon of ideas, and hands-on makerspace. The 2026 lineup mixes talks, workshops, communal baking, and seasonal gatherings—plus a citywide slate of theater, comedy, competitions, and blockbuster exhibitions coming to town.
January: Stories from Hospitality
January 29, Thursday — 50 Years in Hospitality. “Every person is a separate world—if a good community comes together, we can see the world together.” The salon series takes that motto literally: members share their passions so everyone sees more. Guest: Péter Havas, former head of hospitality at the SYMA Event and Congress Centre (SYMA Rendezvényközpont). Location: Szentendre.
January 30 — Exaggeration, a solo evening by Gergely Litkai; host: Boldizsár Fehér.
February: Tapas, Shabbat, Markets, Magic
February 1 — Those We’ll Never Be Again (Akik már nem leszünk sosem).
February 6 – May 1 — HARRY POTTER™: The world-famous exhibition arrives in Szentendre!
February 14 — Vilmos Gryllus: Masquerade (Maszkabál), tickets $10.8.
February 15 — Tapas & Company. Our brain uses 20–25% of the body’s energy. So feed the mind, then feed the body. A thematic cooking course where learning is the appetizer and cooking is the main act. Short opening lesson led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers; workshop by Chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: $13.5. Location: Szentendre.
Also February 15 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
February 19, 18:00 — February Communal Baking in Szentendre. Food tastes best when made with love—especially for festive meals. Every week brings a reason to celebrate: count on Shabbat every Friday. Rebbetzin Tzivia turns not only Shabbat dinner but the cooking itself into a communal moment in her own secure kitchen. Meet on Thursday and bake Friday’s treats together.
February 22 — “For good, under the canopy? Time to hora!” Prepare together for upcoming holidays with crafts, light study, easygoing conversations, and treats that nourish body and soul. Each session is one of a kind. Location: Szentendre.
February 22 — The Red Umbrella (A piros esernyő), tickets $18.9–$24.3.
February 26 — What Could Possibly Go Wrong? A joint evening with Fruzsina Ács and Balázs Máté Szabó, tickets $18.9–$20.5.
March: Blessings on the Wall, Music in the Air
March 5 — The Attic (A Padlás), tickets $26.7.
March 15 — The Blessing of Candle Lighting—Applied to a Wall Art Piece! Holiday prep with crafts, light learning, and soul food. Szentendre.
Also March 15 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
March 18–22 — 10th MusicMagic (ZeneVarázslat) International Four-Hands and Two-Piano Competition and Course.
March 19 — March Communal Baking in Szentendre. The Thursday bake-in returns to Tzivia’s kitchen—make Friday’s Shabbat delights together.
March 23 — How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns? A talk by Noémi Orvos-Tóth, tickets $21.3–$26.7.
April to June: Braids, Spices, Safety, and Shabbat
April 19 — Another tray? The challah awaits! Craft, learn, chat, and nibble your way into the next holiday. Also April 19 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
May 17 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
May 24 — Home magic? Kitchen spice! Same celebrated format: crafts, light study, conversation, and nourishing bites in Szentendre.
June 5 — The Digital Ninja, a solo evening by Péter Aranyosi, tickets $23.9.
June 14 — Protecting women? Self-defense! Prepare mind and body with skills and supportive community.
June 18 — June Communal Baking in Szentendre. Meet on Thursday, bake for Friday’s Shabbat table in Tzivia’s kitchen.
June 21 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
Autumn into Winter: Markets Keep Rolling
August 16 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
September 20 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
October 18 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
November 15 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
December 20 — Antique and Community Flea Market.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
