Join Rabbi Baruch Oberlander's Torah Dilemmas lectures at Vasvári Synagogue, Budapest. Dive into weekly parsha questions Fridays from April 3, 2026.
dónde: 1061 Budapest, 6. kerület - Terézváros, Vasvári Pál utca 5.
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Every Friday, Rabbi Baruch Oberlander delivers his engaging lecture series titled Kérdések és dilemmák a hetiszakaszban (Questions and Dilemmas in the Weekly Torah Portion) at the Vasvári Synagogue in Budapest. Catch the next one on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Vasvári Pál Street 5, 1061 Budapest, in the 6th district’s Terézváros neighborhood. This recurring teaching draws crowds eager for insights into the weekly parsha.
Upcoming Sessions
Mark your calendars for more dates in Budapest: April 3, 10, 17, 24, and May 1, 2026. There are 29 events in total, with additional dates available. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, so stay tuned!
Pros
Super central spot in Budapest's buzzing Terézváros neighborhood, so you can hit up cafes and sights before or after
Dead easy to reach by public transport like the metro at Oktogon or trams, or even walk from downtown – no car needed really
Feels familiar if you're Jewish or into Torah from the States, like a Chabad shiur but in a cool European synagogue
Family-friendly for older kids or teens interested in Jewish culture, educational without being boring or rowdy
Recurring every Friday with tons of dates in 2026, easy to slot into your trip plans
Unique chance to dive into Hungarian Jewish life, way more authentic than generic tourist traps
Compared to similar lectures in NYC or LA synagogues, this one's got that historic Budapest vibe for a fresh twist
- Probably in Hungarian only since the title's "Kérdések és dilemmák," so without language skills you'll miss the nuances unless there's English summary
Cons
Vasvári Synagogue isn't a big-name draw for foreign tourists like the massive Dohány Street one, so it flies under the radar
Niche Torah dilemmas topic isn't mainstream famous internationally, more for folks already into parsha studies than casual visitors
Dates start in April 2026, so not great for last-minute trips – gotta plan way ahead
