The Vasvári Pál Street Synagogue in Budapest’s 6th District, Terézváros (Vasvári Pál utca 5, 1061), is a hub for worship and deep study. “This building was built for worship and for the honor of the Torah by the leaders of the Budapest Sász Chevra association. Sász Chevra means Talmud Association, so there’s a very strong emphasis here on learning,” says Rabbi Baruch Oberlander, the synagogue’s leader and founder of Chabad in Hungary. Whether you’re into prayers, Talmud study, or Kabbalah mysteries, this spot packs a schedule full of events starting in 2026.
Prayer Times
On Fridays, things kick off at 3:50 p.m. with Mincha (afternoon prayer), followed by Shabbat welcome at 4:20 p.m. with Rabbi Baruch Oberlander, then Kiddush and dinner upstairs at 5:10 p.m. with the rabbi, and a study session at 6:10 p.m. Saturdays start with morning prayer at 9:15 a.m. led by the rabbi, then at 3:30 p.m. Mincha, a festive meal, study of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), and Ma’ariv prayer with him at 4:40 p.m. From Sunday to Friday, morning prayers are at 8:10 a.m. Thursdays feature morning prayer at 8:10 a.m. streamed live on Zoom.
General prayer schedule: Weekday morning prayers at 8:10 a.m. from Sunday through Friday. Shabbat welcome and Kiddush shift to 6:00 p.m. from November through winter. Saturday morning prayer at 9:15 a.m. Tune into Thursday morning prayers online via Zoom too.
Weekly Lectures
Mondays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., study the Book of Samuel with Gyuri Szabó. Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. bring Hebrew liturgy lessons with Rabbi Baruch Oberlander. Same night, from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Gyuri Szabó discusses the weekly Torah portion. Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., continue parashah study with Gyuri Szabó, straight into Shabbat welcome and prayer.
Monday Kabbalah and Talmud Sessions
Rabbi Baruch Oberlander invites everyone to weekly Kabbalah lessons every Monday at 7:00 p.m., followed by Talmud study at 8:00 p.m., where they translate and analyze Talmud texts together for deeper rabbinic insights. These run at the Vasvári Pál Street Synagogue throughout 2026. Specific dates include March 23 with Kabbalah at 7 p.m. and Talmud at 8 p.m.; March 30 same duo; April 6 Kabbalah then Talmud; April 13 Kabbalah then Talmud; April 20 Talmud then Kabbalah; April 27 Talmud then Kabbalah; May 4 Kabbalah then Talmud; May 11 Kabbalah then Talmud; May 18 Kabbalah then Talmud; May 25 Talmud then Kabbalah; June 1 Kabbalah then Talmud; June 8 Talmud then Kabbalah; June 15 Talmud then Kabbalah; June 22 Kabbalah then Talmud; June 29 Kabbalah then Talmud; July 6 Talmud study at 8 p.m.
This lineup makes the Sász Chevra Synagogue—the Budapest Talmud Association spot—a go-to for spiritual growth. Rabbi Oberlander, who shaped Chabad here, leads most sessions, blending tradition with accessible learning. From daily prayers to intense weekly classes on Kabbalah, Talmud, Samuel, liturgy, and parshiyot, it’s all about honoring the Torah through study and community. Drop in for Zoom options or in-person experiences in Terézváros. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs!
