30 result(s) for jewish community in Community & Culture
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
Jewish University in Hungary to be Renovated - Gov't has Allocated 13.5 Billion Forints
- 24 Mar 2026 7:26 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has announced a massive 13.5 billion forint (approximately €35 million) allocation for the complete renovation of the Jewish Theological Seminary – University of Jewish Studies (OR-ZSE). EU Affairs Minister János Bóka confirmed the funding on Monday, stating that the works are scheduled to take place throughout 2027 and 2028.
Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest & Pécs, 7 - 18 September
- 11 Aug 2025 1:25 PM
- community & culture
Jewish Cultural Festival will be held in Budapest’s most beautiful synagogues and community spaces, in 5 amazing locations. Organisers are tuning in to joy – between September 7 and 18, 2025: unique productions, special artist encounters, original, young talents and Israeli performers will be there for you to see and hear.
Savaria Carnival in Hungary, 21 - 24 August - Largest Historical Carnival in Central Europe
- 24 Jun 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Despite financial difficulties, this year's XXIV Savaria Historical Carnival in Szombathely will last four days, and will be held between August 21-24, the city's deputy mayor, who is also responsible for culture announced.
Jewish Community Developments to Get Billions of Forints In Support from Hungarian Gov't
- 30 Oct 2024 6:42 AM
- community & culture
The government supports developments to the Hungarian Jewish community's religious, charitable and cultural facilities, the construction ministry said on Tuesday after talks between Janos Lazar, the construction minister, and Jewish federation MAZSIHISZ leader Andor Grosz.
New Survey Reveals Hungarians Increasingly Sympathetic to Jewish Community, More "Hesitant" People Too
- 11 Oct 2024 9:50 AM
- community & culture
While Hungarians have generally grown more sympathetic towards the Jewish community since Hamas's terrorist attack against Israel a year ago, the number of so-called "hesitant" people who tend to keep their distance from the community has also grown, according to a fresh survey by the Action and Protection Foundation (TEV).
Special Service Held at Budapest Synagogue to Show Solidarity With Israel
- 13 Oct 2023 8:32 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
A service of solidarity was held at Budapest’s Dohány Street Synagogue to express support for Israel recently attacked by the Hamas terrorist organisation, on Wednesday evening.
US Ambassador Pressman Joins Pride Parade in Pécs
- 25 Sep 2023 12:39 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
David Pressman of the US and other ambassadors walked in the front row at the Pécs Pride Parade on Saturday carrying a poster with the words “diplomats for equality”.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
Jewish University in Hungary to be Renovated - Gov't has Allocated 13.5 Billion Forints
- 24 Mar 2026 7:26 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has announced a massive 13.5 billion forint (approximately €35 million) allocation for the complete renovation of the Jewish Theological Seminary – University of Jewish Studies (OR-ZSE). EU Affairs Minister János Bóka confirmed the funding on Monday, stating that the works are scheduled to take place throughout 2027 and 2028.
Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest & Pécs, 7 - 18 September
- 11 Aug 2025 1:25 PM
- community & culture
Jewish Cultural Festival will be held in Budapest’s most beautiful synagogues and community spaces, in 5 amazing locations. Organisers are tuning in to joy – between September 7 and 18, 2025: unique productions, special artist encounters, original, young talents and Israeli performers will be there for you to see and hear.
Savaria Carnival in Hungary, 21 - 24 August - Largest Historical Carnival in Central Europe
- 24 Jun 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Despite financial difficulties, this year's XXIV Savaria Historical Carnival in Szombathely will last four days, and will be held between August 21-24, the city's deputy mayor, who is also responsible for culture announced.
Jewish Community Developments to Get Billions of Forints In Support from Hungarian Gov't
- 30 Oct 2024 6:42 AM
- community & culture
The government supports developments to the Hungarian Jewish community's religious, charitable and cultural facilities, the construction ministry said on Tuesday after talks between Janos Lazar, the construction minister, and Jewish federation MAZSIHISZ leader Andor Grosz.
New Survey Reveals Hungarians Increasingly Sympathetic to Jewish Community, More "Hesitant" People Too
- 11 Oct 2024 9:50 AM
- community & culture
While Hungarians have generally grown more sympathetic towards the Jewish community since Hamas's terrorist attack against Israel a year ago, the number of so-called "hesitant" people who tend to keep their distance from the community has also grown, according to a fresh survey by the Action and Protection Foundation (TEV).
Special Service Held at Budapest Synagogue to Show Solidarity With Israel
- 13 Oct 2023 8:32 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
A service of solidarity was held at Budapest’s Dohány Street Synagogue to express support for Israel recently attacked by the Hamas terrorist organisation, on Wednesday evening.
US Ambassador Pressman Joins Pride Parade in Pécs
- 25 Sep 2023 12:39 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
David Pressman of the US and other ambassadors walked in the front row at the Pécs Pride Parade on Saturday carrying a poster with the words “diplomats for equality”.