The Vasvári Pál Street Synagogue at 1061 Budapest, Vasvári Pál utca 5 in Terézváros, is a hub for worship and deep Torah study. “This building was built for worship and for the honor of the Torah by the leaders of the Budapest Sász Chevra,” says Rabbi Baruch Oberlander, the synagogue’s leader and founder of Chabad in Hungary. “Sász Chevra means Talmud Society, so there’s a huge emphasis here on learning.” Whether you’re local or visiting, this spot in Budapest’s 6th district offers prayer, meals, classes, and mystical insights throughout 2026, drawing folks eager for authentic Jewish experiences.
Prayer Times
Daily rhythms keep the spiritual energy flowing. Weekdays from Sunday to Friday kick off with morning prayer (Shacharit) at 8:10 a.m., though sometimes listed as 8:00 a.m. Thursdays stream the morning prayer live on Zoom for remote participants. Fridays build excitement: Mincha at 3:50 p.m., Shabbat welcome with Rabbi Baruch Oberlander at 4:20 p.m., Kiddush and dinner upstairs at 5:10 p.m., then study with the rabbi at 6:10 p.m. Saturdays start strong with morning prayer at 9:15 a.m. alongside the rabbi, followed by Mincha at 3:30 p.m., a festive meal, Pirkei Avot study, and Maariv evening prayer at around 4:40 p.m. Shabbat welcome and Kiddush shift to 6:00 p.m. from November through winter.
Weekly Lectures and Classes
Dive into texts and traditions with regular sessions led by experts. Mondays from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. unpack the Book of Samuel with Szabó Gyuri. Thursdays offer Hebrew liturgy grammar from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Rabbi Baruch Oberlander, then Szabó Gyuri discusses the weekly Torah portion from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. continue parsha study with Szabó Gyuri, flowing right into Shabbat welcome and prayer. These gatherings blend translation, analysis, and lively discussion, perfect for deepening your grasp of rabbinic thought.
Monday Kabbalah and Talmud Deep Dives
Rabbi Baruch Oberlander hosts powerhouse Monday evenings at the Vasvári Synagogue, starting with Kabbalah classes at 7 p.m. followed by Talmud study at 8 p.m. Everyone’s welcome to explore mystical secrets and dissect Talmud pages together, gaining profound insights into rabbinic wisdom. The schedule runs weekly through spring and summer 2026: April 6 (Kabbalah then Talmud), same double-header on April 13, 20, 27, and May 4; May 11 (Talmud then Kabbalah); May 18, 25, June 1, 8 (Talmud first), 15, 22, 29 (Kabbalah at 7 p.m. and Talmud at 8 p.m.); even July 6 continues with Talmud study at 8 p.m. These sessions in Budapest translate and analyze Talmud texts collaboratively, offering immersive learning every Monday.
Practical Details
Nestled in Budapest’s vibrant Terézváros, the Sász Chevra Synagogue—also known as the Budapest Talmud Society synagogue—welcomes all levels. Friday dinners and Shabbat meals add community flavor, while Zoom on Thursdays opens doors wider. Lectures spark curiosity with Samuel’s stories, liturgy grammar, parsha breakdowns, and Kabbalah’s enigmas. Rabbi Oberlander, Chabad pioneer, guides with passion, making ancient wisdom feel alive. Mark your calendars for these 2026 dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6. Organizers reserve the right to tweak times or programs, so stay flexible and join the journey at Vasvári Pál utca 5.
