156 result(s) for jewish culture
Special Xpat Interview: Andrew G. Vajna: RIP
- 20 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
World famous Hungarian-born Hollywood Film Producer Andrew G. Vajna granted this exclusive interview with XpatLoop.com in Budapest. He shared insights with us about his childhood in Hungary, his love for cooking with fresh Hungarian ingredients, and his dream of experiencing life in the time of the Pharaohs.
Judafest In Budapest, 14 - 21 November
- 17 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Get a Glimpse at the Jewish Gastronomy at Godzsu Udvar in Budapest For a week, between 14 and 21 November traditional and new wave Jewish food is going to rein the Godzsu at Judafest, a Jewish gastronomical festival.
New Israeli Cultural Institute In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"September of 2010 saw the cultural montage of Budapest enriched with another shade: the Israeli Cultural Institute is now open. Concerts, exhibitions, language courses, film screenings, theme nights, club events and get-togethers await Hungarians and Israelis alike beyond the threshold of the house at Paulay Ede Street.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Hungary Loses Another Talented Son
- 6 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has lost another one of its most talented Magyar sons this year with the passing away of the late Tony Curtis (age 85) on Sept 29, 2010. Bernard Swartz, alias Tony Curtis (also known as James Curtis and Anthony Curtis in the begining of his career, launched in 1949) was born to Jewish Hungarian immigrants (from Mateszalka, NE Hungary) in New York’s Bronx district on June 3, 1925.
Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
'Jewish Summer Festival', Budapest, 26 August - 6 September
- 26 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Jewish Summer Festival has grown to be one of the most significant, largest, and most popular cultural and artistic events in Hungary. This festival, held in the last week of the summer, mobilizes such parts of society that otherwise show lesser interest in the various cultural events held during the year.
Jews And Carpets', Hungarian Jewish Museum, Shown Until 31 July
- 26 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The newest exhibition of the Hungarian Jewish Museum is an outstanding exhibition in many aspects. It is not only an applied arts exhibition, but also a comprehensive exhibition about cultural history and offers essential experiences.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Special Xpat Interview: Andrew G. Vajna: RIP
- 20 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
World famous Hungarian-born Hollywood Film Producer Andrew G. Vajna granted this exclusive interview with XpatLoop.com in Budapest. He shared insights with us about his childhood in Hungary, his love for cooking with fresh Hungarian ingredients, and his dream of experiencing life in the time of the Pharaohs.
Judafest In Budapest, 14 - 21 November
- 17 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Get a Glimpse at the Jewish Gastronomy at Godzsu Udvar in Budapest For a week, between 14 and 21 November traditional and new wave Jewish food is going to rein the Godzsu at Judafest, a Jewish gastronomical festival.
New Israeli Cultural Institute In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"September of 2010 saw the cultural montage of Budapest enriched with another shade: the Israeli Cultural Institute is now open. Concerts, exhibitions, language courses, film screenings, theme nights, club events and get-togethers await Hungarians and Israelis alike beyond the threshold of the house at Paulay Ede Street.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Hungary Loses Another Talented Son
- 6 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has lost another one of its most talented Magyar sons this year with the passing away of the late Tony Curtis (age 85) on Sept 29, 2010. Bernard Swartz, alias Tony Curtis (also known as James Curtis and Anthony Curtis in the begining of his career, launched in 1949) was born to Jewish Hungarian immigrants (from Mateszalka, NE Hungary) in New York’s Bronx district on June 3, 1925.
Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
'Jewish Summer Festival', Budapest, 26 August - 6 September
- 26 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Jewish Summer Festival has grown to be one of the most significant, largest, and most popular cultural and artistic events in Hungary. This festival, held in the last week of the summer, mobilizes such parts of society that otherwise show lesser interest in the various cultural events held during the year.
Jews And Carpets', Hungarian Jewish Museum, Shown Until 31 July
- 26 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The newest exhibition of the Hungarian Jewish Museum is an outstanding exhibition in many aspects. It is not only an applied arts exhibition, but also a comprehensive exhibition about cultural history and offers essential experiences.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...