Friday 30 November 2007

Jewish Budapest

In the beginning of 20th century Budapest was one of the most important jewish cities in the world. In terms of population there was probably no other important metropoly with such a large percentage of Jews at that time. It's not much of overstatement to say that Budapest was sort of todays New York from cultural and economic point of view - at least for jewish Europe.

Today there is still a large community in Hungary - there are kosher restaurants and organizations representing every stream in Judaism. Sadly, the only kosher hotel has been sold and caters for general public now.

For unique experience, visit the Dohany utca Synagogue (http://synagogue.uw.hu/) and have a lunch in nearby Kinor David restaurant or one of other kosher restaurants in Budapest (see www.jewishtraveladvisor.com) or enjoy the Jewish Museum at Dohany st. 2.

There is a mikve at Kazinczy street 16.

Warning: there are some "Jewish" but non-kosher restaurants in Budapest - so be careful to check the hechsher.

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