General Information

Welcome to Budapest!

The Shas Chevra Lubavitch Shul and the Budapest Yeshiva is located in the VI. district, Vasvári Pál utca 5. (off Király utca) in the courtyard (map). It is two blocks from the King's Hotel and a 15 minute walk from the Intercontinental Hotel or a 5 minute walk from the Kempinsky and Meridian Hotels.

When you arrive to Budapest, and you need directions, call our office and we'll direct you. Tel.: [+361] 268-0183.

Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat
In the winter we start on at 6.00 p.m., in the summer at 7.30 p.m..

Shabbos morning
at Shas Chevra Lubavitch Shul (VI., Vasvári Pál utca 5. – map) at 9 a.m.
at the Keren Ohr Chabad Israeli Shul (V. Károly körút 20. – map) at 10 a.m.

We also have weekday minyonim:
Shacharit (daily) at 8.15 a.m. at the Shas Chevra Lubavitch Shul

Mincha (Sunday-Thursday) at the Shas Chevra Lubavitch Shul at:
– October 14–25 5:30 PM
– October 28–November 15 4:15 PM
– November 18–January 3 3:45 PM
– January 6–17 4 PM
– January 20–February 7 4:30 PM
– February 10–29 5 PM
– March 2–19 5:30 PM
– March 23–27 6 PM

Mincha Friday 12.30 p.m. at the Keren Ohr Chabad Israeli Shul

There are also other Minyonim.

For a general list (in Hungarian) of Kosher products available in Budapest see here.

Cari mama pizzéria (VII., Kazincy utca 28., Tel.: [+361] 342-0231) has fresh kosher pizza, bread and Cholov Yisreal milk products (from Antwerp)

You could stay at the King's Hotel (VII., Nagydiófa utca 25-27., Tel.: [+361] 352-7675, reservation@kingshotel.hu). The King's Hotel is a decent, 3 star hotel. The hotel is NOT kosher. Rooms cost around 90 Euro a night. It is in the Jewish area.

Next to the King's hotel there is a kosher Kinor David Restaurant, mostly meat dishes. It is a nice place (Tel. [+361] 413-7304 /5, kinordavid@hotmail.com), and has the Hechsher of "Chug Chatam Sofer" from Bnei Brak.

There is also a kosher kitchen, The Hanna's (VII., Dob utca 35., Tel.: [+361] 342-1072).

Both are very close to our Shul and Yeshiva. The above premises are certified kosher. We do not take responsibility for their Kashrut.

At all of the above places you can order meals in advance meals for Shabbos.

There is also a Youth Hostel: Marco Polo (VII., Nyar utca 6.) Tel.: [+361] 413-2555. Prices range between $15 and $30 per bed.

All of the above are very close to our Shul and Yeshiva.

There is a kosher shop which sells crackers and salads on VII., Dob utca 12. It's called Rotschild (Tel. [+361] 267-5691).

Any woman that needs to use the Mikvah should order it one day in advance by Rebbetzin Batsheva Oberlander 06-20-9615-419. [If you are calling from out of the country: +36-20-9615-419.] You can also email her here.

The beautiful new Mikvah was built in 2005 by Chabad Lubavitch with the generous donations of Reb Avraham Borech Godinger and Reb Wolf Lefkowits from New York.

From the airport there is a Airport Minibus that for $7-8 takes you to any address in Budapest.

For a professional tour guide you may want to contact Mr. Nándor Gerei, mobile from abroad: 06-309-217-548 [if you are calling from out of the country: +36-309-217-548], email: tourguide@t-online.hu.

The publishing house of Chabad Lubavitch is the largest of its kind for Judaic books in the Hungarian language. For a catalog see here. The books can be purchased in our office (V. Károly körút 20. – map) and in bookstores.

Tax deductable donations in the USA are appreciated. Make checks payable to: Lubavitch of Hungary, 531 Crown Street, Brooklyn NY 11213. Thank you.

If you have any more questions please write or call: 268-0183.

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Chabad Lubavitch in Hungary

Chabad-Lubavitch of Hungary was founded in 1989 as a branch of the worldwide Chabad -Lubavitch movement, under the leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Since its inception, Chabad-Lubavitch of Hungary has been constantly expanding and creating new programs. From the Bét Menáchem School to the Egység newsletter to our social services, we reach out to young and old alike in an effort to rekindle the flame of Jewish life in Hungary.

The education of Jewish children and youth is vital to ensuring a Jewish future. The Bét Menáchem school, which includes a preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school up to grade 6, is the only one of its kind in the country. The school provides an outstanding education in Jewish studies as well as a superior secular education in collaboration with one of Hungary's best primary schools, the Radnóti Miklós (Gyakorló) School. Bet Menachem serves children from all backgrounds and levels of observance and includes students from Hungarian-, Hebrew-, and English-speaking families.

Other children's activities sponsored by Lubavitch include hands-on workshops like the Shofar Factory and the Model Matzah Bakery and holiday programs such as the Purim Masquerade Party. We also offer a Sunday school, conducted in English and Hungarian, for students ages six to ten, as well as bar/bat mitzvah lessons. During the summer, we continue providing children with a fun Jewish atmosphere through the Gan Israel summer camp.

In 1998, the Pesti Yeshiva opened it doors, offering an opportunity for advanced traditional Judaic studies that has not existed for nearly sixty years. The Yeshiva serves both rabbinical students from overseas, who come for a year-long study program, and local young people eager to expand their knowledge of Torah, Talmud, and Jewish law and philosophy. Students can also take advantage of the one-on-one study program to explore topics of interest.

For university students and anyone else interested in a taste of the yeshiva experience, the annual Yeshivacation provides a unique opportunity. This two-week, full-time study program offers an introduction to Jewish studies in a lively, interactive environment. In a more informal setting, local students will also find Lubavitch at our Jewish tent at the "Civil Sziget" music festival, where we offer a week-long program of classes and activities.

While educating the young is one of our major priorities, adult education is an important part of our program as well. Weekly classes on a wide range of topics-Hebrew, Jewish mysticism, Talmud, the role of the Jewish woman, and more-provide a great way to get involved and explore your Jewish heritage.

On Shabbat, our activities are centered in the Vasvári Pál street Chabad synagogue. Traditional Friday night services are followed by the Shabbat meal, hosted by the yeshiva students and accompanied by plenty of song and discussion. Saturday morning services follow the next day. Special holiday programs, like the communal Passover seder and the public Chanukah menorah lighting, are held throughout the year.

We bring the holiday spirit directly to thousands of Jewish homes through the Egység newsletter, which features articles on a variety of other topics as well. The Egység is only one of our many publications. Through our publishing house, we have translated into modern Hungarian and printed numerous classic texts, including the prayer book, the Pentateuch, and the Passover Hagaddah.

Through our network of social services and charitable activities, we reach out to people in need. We sponsor nursing home and hospital visitation programs, bringing Jewish warmth and camaraderie to the elderly. We offer school scholarships, and provide funds for college students and young people preparing to be married. The needs of Jewish prisoners are also addressed through our holiday and counseling programs in the prisons.

In the coming years, we hope to continue to expand our programs. We hope to plan much-needed activities-social events, seminars, synagogue services for the local English-speaking Jewish population. We look forward to building a new, attractive women's mikvah and, eventually, a building which will host all of our activities. We are currently in the process of establishing the Hungarian chapter of Tzivos Hashem, a worldwide Jewish children's organization. We would also like to organize a Jewish children's library and plan a concert. We hope you will help us in working to reach these goals, which will only be possible with your assistance and generosity.

So come join us, study an ancient text or ask a new question at one of our classes, lend a hand as we help those in need. Together, we can make Hungary flourishing center of Jewish life and learning once again.

From the archives.

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Upcoming Events:

On Lag Baomer you will be invited for a great BBQ party with music and happyness in the Óbudai Island.

On Shavuos - the holiday of the giving of the Torah we are organizing an all night long learn-a-thon. Classes in every hour - also in English.

YeshiVAcation - a great possiblity for everybody to become familiar with the pillars of Judaism.

The Jewish Tent of Lubavitch will be a unique spiritual corner for the visitors of the Pepsi Island festival, also called the "Hungarian Woodstock" in the beginning of August.

The Gan Israel Day Camp offers a joyful and illuminatig program for kids in the age of 3-10.

Before the High Holidays we provide special seminars to be in tune for the Jewish New Year.

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WHERE TO REACH US:

Main office
Chabad Lubavitch - Zsidó Nevelési és Oktatási Egyesület
Budapest V. Károly körut 20.
Info: (361) 268-0183
E-mail: info@zsido.com

Pesti Jesiva - Jewish Learning Center
Budapest VI. Vasvári Pál utca 5.
Info: (361) 268-0183
E-mail list: pesti-jesiva-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Sasz Chevra Congregation - Lubavitch
Budapest VI. Vasvári Pál utca 5.
Join our Kiddus after the prayers!

Rabbi Baruch Oberlander
E-mail: oberlander@zsido.com
Tel.: (361) 268-0183

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Budapest, Károly körut 20. 1052
Phone: (36-1) 268-0183, Fax: (36-1) 342-7876
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