Szentendre’s Jewish House (Zsidóház), the synagogue and community hub at 2000 Szentendre, Patriarch Street (Pátriárka utca) 6, lays out a full 2026 calendar that blends learning, cooking, crafts, celebration, and spirited conversations. It’s a lifestyle center bringing together strands of Jewish religious and cultural life, designed to feed both mind and body with regular workshops, holiday-prep gatherings, and culinary adventures open to all. Registration for select cooking sessions is on site, with fees listed in USD after conversion.
February: Tapas, Baking, and Holiday Prep
February 15 – Tapas & Company. “Did you know the brain is responsible for 20–25% of our body’s energy use?” Feed the mind, let the body feast. This themed cooking class goes beyond kitchen technique: each session opens with a short learning appetizer leading into the menu. Intro learning by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers; cooking workshop led by chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 13.90 USD. Location: Szentendre.
February 19, 18:00 – February Community Baking in Szentendre. Food truly shines when made with love—especially for festive meals. With Shabbat arriving every Friday, there’s always something to celebrate. Rebbetzin Tzivia turns not just dinner, but cooking itself into a shared experience in her closely guarded home kitchen. Meet on Thursday and bake the next day’s treats together. Location: Szentendre.
February 22 – Good luck, umbrella? Hit the hora! Join in to prepare for upcoming holidays with crafts, light learning, relaxed chats, and soul-and-body-nourishing bites. Every meetup is unique—don’t miss it if you can. Location: Szentendre.
March: Purim Knights and Creative Blessings
March 2 – Knights of the Purim Table. Will there be a round table? Maybe. A roaring party? Absolutely. It starts with the Megillah reading—already in medieval costume. Cocktails come after, but not the modern mixes—what did our forebears drink? We’ll stir them up and toast. Dress in knightly gear; it’s Purim—don’t forget! 17:45 doors open; 18:00 Megillah reading with a twist. Location: Szentendre.
March 15 – The Candle-Lighting Blessing… on a Wall Hanging! Keep prepping for the coming holidays with hands-on crafts, easy study, casual conversation, and comforting treats. Each event is one of a kind. Location: Szentendre.
March 19 – March Community Baking in Szentendre. With weekly Shabbat, joy is built in. Bake together in Rebbetzin Tzivia’s kitchen and make Thursday the warm-up for Friday night’s goodness. Location: Szentendre.
March 22 – Israeli Breakfast. The brain’s 20–25% energy claim returns as a rallying cry: nourish spirit first, then cook. Short learning led by Rebbetzin Tzivia Myers, kitchen workshop by chef Balázs Sepsi. Register and pay on site. Registration fee: 13.90 USD. Location: Szentendre.
Spring Into Hands-On Sundays
April 19 – Another Tray? The Challah Awaits! Holiday-prep gathering with crafts, light learning, easygoing chat, and eats that comfort body and soul. Every session is different. Location: Szentendre.
May 24 – Home Magic? Kitchen Spice! Double-titled for emphasis: home magic is kitchen spice. More crafts, learning, conversation, and fortifying flavors, unique each time. Location: Szentendre.
June: Safety, Strength, and Sweetness
June 14 – Protecting Women? Self-Defense! Join to prep for upcoming holidays with the trademark mix of crafting, gentle study, breezy talk, and restorative bites—this time centered on empowerment. Location: Szentendre.
June 18 – June Community Baking in Szentendre. Love-baked goodness ahead of Shabbat, together in Rebbetzin Tzivia’s treasured kitchen. Meet Thursday, bake for Friday. Location: Szentendre.
