Jews thrived in Budapest for almost a millennia. This beautiful city is a treasure trove of Jewish heritage.A visit to Budapest with JRoots will uncover many hidden signs of the rich Jewish life that existed before the Holocaust. The old Jewish quarter still contains Europe’s largest Synagogue, the Dohany Street Synagogue.

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Rabbi Saj Freiberg

A visit to Budapest with JRoots will uncover many hidden signs of the rich Jewish  life  that  existed  before  the  Holocaust. The  old  Jewish  quarter  still contains Europe’s largest Synagogue, the Dohany Street Synagogue.
We will explore together the unique story of Budapest’s Jews during the Holocaust and will visit the famous Memorial of the Shoes on the side of the River Danube.
We will also follow the story of bravery by those who risked their lives to save Jews, in particular, the story of Raoul Wallenberg. A JRoots journey to Budapest will bring to life the story of Hungarian Jewry offer an opportunity to be inspired by those who lived there.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

  • •Citadel and Castle Hill. •Jewish walking tour including the Dohany Street, Rombach and Kazincy Street Synagogues •Parliament, Royal Palace, Andrassy Boulevard and Heroes Square
    Thursday
    Day 1
  • •Holocaust Museum •Original wall of the Jewish Ghetto •The Shoes Memorial on the bank of the River Danube and the Glass House •Candle lighting and an inspiring Kabbalat Shabbat in one of Budapest’s Shuls •Shabbat dinner •Oneg Shabbat
    Friday
    Day 2
  • •Shabbat services •Kiddush •Lunch •Walking tour •Havdallah •Boat ride on the Danube
    Shabbat
    Day 3
  • •Szentendre the town of artists •Guided tour of the old Jewish Shtetl
    Sunday
    Day 4
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