Szentendre’s Jewish House (Zsidóház) doubles as a synagogue and a buzzing community hub, blending religious life with cultural events and lifestyle programming. It brings together every strand of Jewish learning, food, tradition, and conversation under one welcoming roof—often literally, in the host’s own kitchen.
January: Ecology, Cooking, and Community Baking
January 15, 6:30 p.m. – Jewish Ecology. The salon kicks off with the line: “Every person is a world—if a good community comes together, we can see a world together.” The series exists for sharing curiosities from our lives, interests, and professions. Guest speaker: Dr. András Kovács, chemical engineer. Location: Szentendre.
January 18, 4:00 p.m. – Cooking and Philosophy. Did you know the brain burns 20–25% of the body’s energy? Feed the mind, and let the body dine well. This themed workshop aims higher than kitchen wizardry—it starts with spirit, then rolls up sleeves. Most of the time is hands-on cooking, but each session opens with a short learning “starter” that frames the menu. Introductory learning by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers. Workshop led by chef Balázs Sepsi. Register online and pay on site. Registration fee: 5000 HUF (about 13.75 USD). Location: Szentendre.
January 22 – January Community Baking in Szentendre. Food tastes best when made with love—especially for festive meals. Every week brings a celebration: Shabbat is a Friday-night constant. Rebbetzin Tzivia turns not only dinner but the cooking itself into a communal experience in her closely guarded home kitchen. Meet there Thursday, bake the next day’s treats together, then taste on Friday why it truly hits the spot. Location: Szentendre.
January 29 – 50 Years in Hospitality. The salon returns to its sharing spirit with guest Péter Havas, former head of catering at the SYMA Event Center, bringing half a century of stories and insights. Location: Szentendre.
February: Tapas, More Baking, and Pre-Holiday Crafting
February 15 – Tapas & Company. The brain-energy mantra returns: nurture mind and body. Expect another thematic cooking class where philosophy leads and the stove follows. Short learning by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers; workshop by chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 5000 HUF (about 13.75 USD). Location: Szentendre.
February 19, 6:00 p.m. – February Community Baking in Szentendre. Same format: Thursday bake in Tzivia’s kitchen for Friday’s Shabbat table. Location: Szentendre.
February 22 – Good luck? Grab the hora! Join in preparing for upcoming holidays together with crafts, light learning, easygoing conversations, and good-for-body-and-soul snacks. Each meet is unique—don’t miss it if you can help it. Location: Szentendre.
March: Blessings, Baking, and Holiday Prep
March 15 – The Candle-Lighting Blessing… on the Wall! Continue holiday prep with another craft-centric session: turn the candle-lighting blessing into a wall piece, with the usual mix of learning, conversation, and nourishing bites. Location: Szentendre.
March 19 – March Community Baking in Szentendre. The Thursday bake returns—communal Shabbat prep in Tzivia’s cherished kitchen. Location: Szentendre.
April to June: Challah, Herbs, Safety, and Summer Baking
April 19 – Another Tray? The Challah Is Calling! Keep holiday prep rolling with crafts, gentle study, casual talks, and soul food. Each gathering is one of a kind. Location: Szentendre.
May 24 – Home Magic? Kitchen Spice! From pantry to practice, this session blends crafts and learning with conversations and treats. Location: Szentendre.
June 14 – Women’s Protection? Self-Defense! Prepare together in a broader sense: crafts, light study, supportive talks, and empowering, nourishing fare. Location: Szentendre.
June 18 – June Community Baking in Szentendre. Back to Tzivia’s kitchen for the crowd-favorite Thursday baking ahead of Shabbat. Location: Szentendre.
More in Szentendre: Markets, Theater, Music, and Big-Name Exhibitions
Beyond the Jewish House, Szentendre’s calendar is stacked.
– January 13 – Not Now, Darling (Ne most, drágám!). Tickets 9800 HUF (about 26.95 USD).
– January 16–17 – New Year Antique Fair in Szentendre!
– January 18 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
– January 18 – American Comedy – Swing Musical (Amerikai komédia – szving musical) | Veres 1 Theater (Veres 1 Színház). Tickets 9800 HUF (about 26.95 USD).
– January 30 – Exaggeration (Túlzás) – Gergely Litkai solo night, host: Boldizsár Fehér. Tickets 7190–8590 HUF (about 19.77–23.61 USD).
February highlights:
– February 1 – Those We Will Never Be Again (Akik már nem leszünk sosem). Tickets 4900 HUF (about 13.47 USD).
– February 6–May 1 – Harry Potter: The world-famous exhibition arrives in Szentendre!
– February 14 – Vilmos Gryllus: Masquerade (Maszkabál). Tickets 4000 HUF (about 11.00 USD).
– February 15 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
– February 26 – What Could Go Wrong? (Mi bajunk lehet?) – Joint show by Fruzsina Ács and Balázs Máté Szabó. Tickets 5790–6690 HUF (about 15.92–18.40 USD).
March:
– March 15 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
– March 18–22 – 10th MusicMagic International Four-Hands and Two-Piano Competition and Course (ZeneVarázslat).
– March 23 – How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns? Lecture by Noémi Orvos-Tóth. Tickets 7900–9900 HUF (about 21.73–27.23 USD).
April:
– April 19 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
May:
– May 17 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
June:
– June 5 – The Digital Ninja – Péter Aranyosi solo show. Tickets 8900 HUF (about 24.49 USD).
– June 21 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
August:
– August 16 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
September:
– September 20 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
October:
– October 18 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
November:
– November 15 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
December:
– December 20 – Antique and Community Flea Market.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
