List of synagogues in Hungary explained

This List of synagogues in Hungary contains active, otherwise used and destroyed synagogues in Hungary.This article 'contains synagogues' built in the historical Hungary area, broken down by county. Most of the synagogues listed are no longer in use or have other non-religious functions, and some have been demolished.

At the beginning of the 20th century, there were Jewish communities in many settlements of the Kingdom of Hungary, which eventually built their own church, synagogue. Most of these buildings were built with extremely sophisticated artistic exterior and interior designs. There were many Classicist style, many Romantic, many Eclectic and some Art Nouveau. It was designed to be more monumental in size to show the greatness and richness of the equalized and enriching Jewry of the turn of the century - similar to the churches of the Christian churches of the time.

However, during World War II, several synagogues were destroyed or significantly damaged. There has never been a central register of the properties of decentralized and autonomous communities, says Gusztáv Zoltai in 2010, the managing director of Mazsihisz (Association of Jewish Communities in Hungary). After World War II, much was demolished. Many buildings could not be maintained by the local Jewish community, whose membership dropped significantly due to the Holocaust and were sold to municipalities in the 1950s and 1960s. Several of the buildings sold in this way were renovated for cultural purposes - but there were some that were used as warehouses without any preservation. Some were transformed into shops and not one was demolished, as the simplistic architectural trends of the era did not favor the more ornate styles of the past.[1] Examples are the huge Eger Synagogue,[2] a Makó Neological Synagogue[3] and Salgótarján synagogue.[4] The memory of the destroyed Hungarian synagogues is now only photos and postcards. The situation is similar with other parts of the Carpathian Basin belonging to historical Hungary. (Southern Region, Croatian Territories, Highlands, Transylvania, Transcarpathia)

The list of Hungarian synagogues is not necessarily complete, as only a negligible number of sources testify to the existence of some synagogues. Edited by Péter Újvári in 1929, Budapest lists' 'Hungarian Jewish lexicon' 'lists several Hungarian settlements where a synagogue existed at the time of the book' s publication. Larger research into the still standing and already destroyed buildings began during the change of regime. In 1989 László Gerő Synagogues in Hungary, in 2005 Hedvig Podonyi Synagogues in Hungary published photo albums. Larger than all this is Rudin Klein's 2011 book Synagogues in Hungary 1782–1918, who devoted no less than 678 pages to the issue. In 2019, 162 still existing synagogues were identified in a study organized by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which "which is roughly a quarter of the number of synagogues before World War II." If this estimate is correct, there were more than 600 synagogues in Hungary before 1939, and it seems that this number' 'does not include' 'many of the previously annexed Hungarian territories. synagogue. "During the trip, [of the participants of the research tour] managed to visit 138 of the 162 buildings listed. Roughly 10,000 photos were taken and many synagogues were fully documented, and accurate floor plans were made for several buildings, such as the synagogue in Abony, Baja, Keszthely or Kővágóörs."[5]

Budapest

There are several synagogues in the Hungarian capital. Some of them work, some are not in religious use. It has recently undergone several major renovations.

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BudapestDessewffy Street Syangogue1870standIt stands in the courtyard of a building. In use. http://www.zsinagogak.hu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dessewffyutcabp-pernessnorbert-8423.jpg
BudapestCinkota Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Cinkota.jpg
BudapestDohány Street Synagogue1854–1859standIt is the largest synagogue in Hungary and the largest synagogue in Europe too. In use.
BudapestDózsa György Street Synagogue1907–1909standIt is currently a fencing room, next to which there is a neolog community in a prayer hall.
BudapestFrankel Leo street Synagogue, Budapest1887–1888standIn use.
BudapestHegedűs Gyula Street Synagogue1911standIt is located in a residential house. In use.https://www.bzsh.hu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/csakykoncert-400x258.jpg
BudapestChurch of heroes1931standIn use.
BudapestKazinczy Street Synagogue, Budapest1912–1913standIn use.
BudapestKőbánya Synagogue, Budapest1909–1912standConverted into a Christian church, it operates that way.
BudapestLágymányos Synagogue1936standIt became the property of the Scientific Dissemination Society.https://egykor.hu/images/2010/original/budapest-zsinagoga-tit-studio.jpg
BudapestLipótváros SynagogueA monumental synagogue left in the plans.https://24.hu/app/uploads/2015/09/tumblr_ns93ljra611qawvjfo5_1280.jpg
BudapestNagytétény Synagoguebefore 1760standIt works when converted to a library.
BudapestÓbuda Synagogue1820–1821standRecently renovated. In use.
BudapestPáva Street Synagogue, Budapest1923standRecently renovated. In use.
BudapestPesterzsébet Synagogue, Budapest1901standIt is in an extremely dilapidated condition.[6]
BudapestRákoscsaba Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Rakoscsaba.jpg
BudapestRákospalota Synagogue1926–1927standCurrently in the warehouse of the National Széchényi Library.
BudapestRumbach Street Synagogue1869–1872standIt is under renovation.
BudapestSashalom Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Sashalom.jpg
BudapestÚjpest Synagogue1885–1886standRecently renovated. In use.
BudapestVasvári Pál Street Synagogue1886stand It stands in the courtyard of a building. In use.https://www.szombat.org/files/2016/05/vasvari-pernessnorbert-0329-1024x683.jpg

Bács–Kiskun county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
ApostagApostag Synagogue1822standIn 1989, it was the first synagogue to be renovated while retaining its sacred character. During the restoration, a library was converted from the building, but it is seen in its original condition as a fridge cabinet and bima (lake reading platform) and also provides space for community celebrations. The renovation work was awarded the Europa Nostra Award. https://mazsihisz.hu/hirek-a-zsido-vilagbol/mazsihisz-hirek/forrasok-a-magyar-zsido-kulturalis-oroksegrol
BácsalmásBácsalmás Synagogue18881954 http://bacsalmas.hu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2946:2018-12-19-10-16-43&catid=59:kozelet&Itemid=231After World War II, the number of members of the community declined. The synagogue was demolished in the 1950s.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Bacsalmas1.jpg
BajaBaja Synagogue1842–1845 standThe Ady Endre City Library and Cultural Center operates in it.
DunapatajDunapataj Synagogue18791957 http://www.kalocsaineplap.hu/hu/publicisztika/dunapatajiAfter World War II, the number of members of the community declined. The synagogue was demolished in the 1950s.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Dunapataj.jpg
FajszFajsz Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Fajsz2.jpg
JánoshalmaJánoshalma Synagoguebefore 1850standIt is not in use.https://www.szenttamas.rs/images/content/janoshalma/janoshalma5.jpg
KalocsaKalocsa Synagogue1861standIt is used for cultural purposes.
KecelKecel Synagogue
KecskemétKecskemét Orthodox Synagogue1918 standIt houses the Hungarian Museum of Photography.
KecskemétKecskemét Neolog Synagogue1864−1868 standIt houses the House of Science and Technology.
KiskőrösKiskőrös Great Synagogue18731946It was demolished after World War II.
KiskőrösKiskőrös Little Synagogue1915standIt functions as a music school, a concert hall.
KiskunfélegyházaKiskunfélegyháza Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kiskunfelegyhaza.jpg
KiskunhalasKiskunhalas Synagogue1860standIn use.
SoltvadkertSoltvadkert Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Soltvadkert1.jpg
SzabadszállásSzabadszállás Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Szabadszallas.jpg
TassTass Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tas.jpg
TiszakécskeTiszakécske Synagogue1909standIt is used for cultural purposes.https://live.staticflickr.com/356/18759861599_49244edc5c_b.jpg

Baranya county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
MohácsMohács Synagogue1864[7] 1968It has been broken down.https://www.tani-tani.info/sites/default/files/zsinagga_mohcs.jpg
PécsPécs Synagogue1868–1869standRecently renovated. In use.
PécsváradPécsvárad Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Pecsvarad.jpg
SiklósSiklós Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Siklos.jpg
SzigetvárSzigetvár Synagogue1857standThe Szigetvár City Library operates in it.https://mandadb.hu/common/file-servlet/document/613274/default/doc_url/csgyk_fototar_szigetvar_zsinagoga_197x_2.jpg

Békés county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BattonyaBattonya Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Battonya.jpg
BékésBékés Synagogue1909standIt is used for cultural purposes
BékéscsabaBékéscsaba New Synagogue2004standA new building. In use.
BékéscsabaBékéscsaba Orthodox Synagogue1894standIt has been transformed, it has no religious function.https://m.blog.hu/cs/csabaihazak/image/Luther/zsinagoga.jpg
BékéscsabaBékéscsaba Neolog Synagogue1893standIt has been transformed, it has no religious function.
FüzesgyarmatFüzesgyarmat Synagogue1929standIt works as a school.
GyulaGyula Synagogue1882–1883 standIt works as a school.
MezőberényMezőberény Synagogue1884after 1945 (?)It has been broken down.
OrosházaOrosháza Synagogue1890standIt is not in use.
SzeghalomSzeghalom Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Szeghalom1.jpg

Borsod–Abaúj–Zemplén county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
AbaújszántóAbaújszántó Synagogue1896standUsed as a warehouse.
BodrogkeresztúrBodrogkeresztúr Synagogue1906standThe Directorate of the Bükk National Park operates in it.
EncsEncs Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Encs1.jpg
ErdőbényeErdőbénye Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Erdobenye.jpg
FonyFony Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Fony.jpg
JósvafőJósvafő Synagogue??
KazincbarcikaKazincbarcika Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kazincbarcika1.jpg
MádMád Synagogue1795standIn use.
MegyaszóMegyaszó Synagoguebefore 1913standUsed as a warehouse.
MezőcsátMezőcsát Synagogue1880standRecently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.
MezőkövesdMezőkövesd Synagogue1896after 1945It has been broken down.https://static.darabanth.com/images/1/7/1767994.jpg
MiskolcSynagogue of Miskolc (Kazinczy Street Synagogue)1856–1863 standIn use.
MiskolcPalóczy Street Synagogue19001963The building was damaged in World War II. It was later demolished, citing its damaged condition and excessive size.http://www.kitervezte.hu/images/epuletek/miskolci-zsinagoga/galeria1/miskolci-zsinagoga03.jpg
OlaszliszkaOlaszliszka Synagogue1875standLargely broken down. Remains converted into a memorial site.
ÓnodÓnod Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Onod2.jpg
PutnokPutnok Synagogue1865standOut of order. In a ruined and life-threatening condition.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Putnok.jpg
SajókazincSajókazinc Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Sajokazinc.jpg
SajószentpéterSajószentpéter Synagogue1900standIt operates as a pension.
SálySály Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Saly.jpg
SárospatakSárospatak Synagogue1890standIt operates as a department store.
SátoraljaújhelySátoraljaújhely Old Synagogue1795standOut of order.
SátoraljaújhelySátoraljaújhely New Synagogue1830standOut of order.https://www.szombat.org/files/2012/12/Satoraljaujhely-crop.jpg
SzendrőSzendrő Synagogue1830c. 1944It was broken down.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Szendro.jpg
SzerencsSzerencs Synagoguebefore 1909mid 1970sIt was broken down.https://collections.ushmm.org/iiif-b/assets/713774
SzikszóSzikszó Synagogue1914standIt acts as an incubator house.
TállyaTállya Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tallya1.jpg
TarcalTarcal Synagogue1779
(or 1795)
standUsed as guesthouse.
TokajTokaj Synagogue1899standIt is used for cultural purposes.
TolcsvaTolcsva Synagogue??It has been broken down.https://static.darabanth.com/images/7/8/786316.jpg
VilmányVilmány Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Vilmany.jpg
VizsolyVizsoly Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Vizsoly.jpg

Csongrád county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
CsanádpalotaCsanádpalota Synagogue
HódmezővásárhelyHódmezővásárhely Synagogue1857standIt was remodeled in 1908. Recently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.
MakóMakó Orthodox Synagogue1895standRecently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.
MakóMakó Neological Synagogue19141965After the destruction of Makó Jewry in World War II, the synagogue lost its former role. In the 1950s and 1960s, several ideas were born for recycling, but they were eventually dismantled.
SzegedSzeged Old Synagogue1843standIt is used for cultural purposes.
SzegedSzeged Synagogue1900–1902 standIt is the second largest synagogue in Hungary and the fourth largest in the world. Recently renovated. In use.
SzentesSzentes Synagogue1868–1872 standThe Szentes City Library operates in the building.

Fejér county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BicskeBicske Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Bicske.jpg
CeceCece SynagogueAt the time of its rise in 1955, the building was already in its original function: it was piled full of fruit crates.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Cece.jpg
Dunaújváros (before 1951: Dunapentele)Dunaújváros Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Dunapentele.jpg
EnyingEnying Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Enying.jpg
LovasberényLovasberény Synagoguebefore 1798after 1945It has been broken down.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Lovasbereny1.jpg
MartonvásárMartonvásár Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Martonvasar.jpg
SárbogárdSárbogárd Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Sarbogard.jpg
SzékesfehérvárSzékesfehérvár Orthodox Synagogue18621946The building was bombed during World War II and was significantly damaged. Its ruins were demolished in 1946.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Szekesfehervar3.jpg
SzékesfehérvárSzékesfehérvár Neolog Synagogue1870after 1945It has been broken down.

Győr–Moson–Sopron county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
GyőrGyőr Synagogue1870standRecently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.
MosonmagyaróvárMosonmagyaróvár Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Mosonmagyarovar1.jpg
PannonhalmaPannonhalma Synagogue1870sstandRecently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.https://m.utisugo.hu/_Images/ismertetok/latnivalok/001067621_holocaust.jpg.jpg_orig.jpg
RajkaRajka Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Rajka1.jpg
SopronSopron Old Synagogue14th centurystandIt is used for cultural purposes.
SopronSopron New Synagogue1874after 1945The synagogue building was bombed in 1945, so its remains were later demolished.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Sopron.jpg
SopronSopron Orthodox Synagogue1891standThe building is ruined and life threatening. Renovation is planned.
SzilsárkánySzilsárkány Synagogue??

Hajdú–Bihar county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BerettyóújfaluBerettyóújfalu Synagogue1903stand The building is ruined and life threatening. Renovation is planned.
DebrecenDebrecen Orthodox Synagogue1893stand Recently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.
DebrecenDebrecen Neological Synagogue18961949It was injured in World War II. They started renovating, but it caught fire and burned out. Its remains were then demolished.
DebrecenDebrecen Kápolnás Street Synagogue1909–1910stand It was renovated in 2015.https://www.debreceninap.hu/media/2015/11/28-atadtak-a-felujitott-debreceni-kapolnas-utcai-zsinagogat/zsinagoga-1.jpg
DerecskeDerecske Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Derecske.jpg
EgyekEgyek Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Egyek.jpg
FöldesFöldes Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Foldes.jpg
HajdúböszörményHajdúböszörmény Synagogue1863stand It is under renovation.
HajdúdorogHajdúdorog Synagoguebefore 1859after 1945 (?)Destroyed.
HajdúnánásHajdúnánás Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Hajdunanas1.jpg
KabaKaba Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kaba.jpg
KonyárKonyár Synagoguec. 1900stand ?https://i.pinimg.com/originals/04/97/5a/04975a49547c02dbdaef5c278d7632d2.jpg

Heves county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
EgerEger Synagogue1911–1913 1967It was blown up, citing its exaggerated and degrading size of the settlement.
EgerEger Orthodox Synagogue1893standIt was converted into a store.
EgerEger Little Synagogue1820standIt is used for cultural purposes.
FüzesabonyFüzesabony Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Fuzesabony1.jpg
GyöngyösGyöngyös Synagogue1930standRecently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.
GyöngyösGyöngyös Old Synagogue18721917It burned out, so it was demolished.
HatvanHatvan Synagogue1876after 1955No information was found about it, probably demolished.http://www.magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Hatvan1.jpg
HevesHeves Synagogue?after 1945The building was demolished. http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Heves.jpg
RecskRecsk Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Recsk.jpg
VerpelétVerpelét Synagogue1870standToday, in the former synagogue, the town operates a fire station.

Jász–Nagykun–Szolnok county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
KarcagKarcag Synagogue1899standRecently renovated. In use.
JászberényJászberény Synagogue1887[8] after 1945The building was demolished. http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Jaszbereny1.jpg
JászárokszállásJászárokszállás Synagogue19th century (?)after 1945The building was demolished. http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Jaszarokszallas1.jpg
JászfényszaruJászfényszaru Synagogue19th century (?)after 1945The building was demolished. http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Jaszfenyszaru.jpg
KisújszállásKisújszállás Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kisujszallas.jpg
KunmadarasKunmadaras Synagogue18801941The building collapsed.https://static.darabanth.com/images/6/4/642778.jpg
KunhegyesKunhegyes Synagogue1893standIt is not in use. The building is ruined and life threatening. https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/muemlekem/images/jelentes/2008-08/21935_20080811_02504030.jpg
KunszentmártonKunszentmárton Synagogue1911–1912standRecently renovated. It is used for cultural purposes.
MezőtúrMezőtúr Synagogue1830standIt houses the local City Gallery.
SzolnokSzolnok Synagogue1898standRecently renovated. The Szolnok Gallery operates in the building.
TiszabőTiszabő Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tiszabo.jpg
TiszafüredTiszafüred Synagogue1912[9] standConverted to be used as a store.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tiszafured.jpg
TörökszentmiklósTörökszentmiklós Synagoguehttps://static.darabanth.com/images/4/1/413345.jpg

Komárom–Esztergom county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
ÁcsÁcs Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Acs.jpg
BanaBana Synagogue? standIt functions as a residential house.
EsztergomEsztergom Synagogue1888standIt is used for cultural purposes.
KisbérKisbér Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kisber.jpg
TataTata Synagogue1861standIt acts as an exhibition place for local Greco-Roman sculptures.

Nógrád county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BalassagyarmatBalassagyarmat Synagogue18661950It was used as a munitions depot in World War II and was then blown up by retreating German troops in December 1944.https://mazsihisz.hu/hirek-a-zsido-vilagbol/mazsihisz-hirek/eldozerolt-es-megmentett-zsinagogak The ruined remains of the building were blown up and cleaned up in 1950.
SalgótarjánSalgótarján Neolog Synagogue1901–1902 1969Although declared a monument by the Hungarian state, it was demolished in 1969.https://egykor.hu/images/2010/original/salgotarjan-zsinagoga-kepeslap.jpg
SalgótarjánSalgótarján Orthodox Synagogueearly 20th century (?)1964 (?)It has been broken down.
SzécsénySzécsény Synagogue?after 1945It has been broken down. http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Szecseny1.jpg

Pest county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
AbonyAbony Synagogue1825standUsed as a warehouse.
AlbertirsaAlbertirsa Synagogueearly 1800sstandIt is used for cultural purposes.
AszódAszód Synagogue19081950The building was demolished. https://static.darabanth.com/images/1/3/1311502.jpg
CeglédCegléd Synagogue1905standIt functions as a sports hall.
GödGöd Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Felsogod.jpg
GödöllőGödöllő Synagogue1894after 1945The building was demolished.
GyömrőGyömrő Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Gyomro1.jpg
IsaszegIsaszeg Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Isaszeg.jpg
MaglódMaglód Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Maglod.jpg
MonorMonor Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Monor.jpg
NagykátaNagykáta Synagogue1905standAfter World War II, the number of members of the community declined. The building was sold to the village in 1952. It has been used for worldly functions for decades. It's been empty for a long time. https://tapiokultura.hu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2376:110-eve-epult-fel-a-nagykatai-zsinagoga&catid=17&Itemid=101http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Nagykata.jpg
NagykőrösNagykőrös Synagogue1923standThe example of Nagykőrös shows the possibility of the fate of the synagogues. György Feldmájer, the then leader of the Nagykőrös community - the father of Péter Feldmájer, the later president of Mazsihisz - refused to sell the synagogue either on request or under threat. In return, central support was withdrawn, and maintenance costs were borne by the family and the local community for decades from their own coffers. In use.
ÓcsaÓcsa SynagogueThe building of the synagogue in Ócsa did not remain, but the covenant was dismantled and sent to the Hungarian Jewish Museum, where it was hoped for its gracious preservation. In the museum, the fridge cabinet was assembled and, according to an album made in 1949, was incorporated into the exhibition. His cubicle was covered with a Polish parokhet (torah curtain) from the collection of Béla Lajta, and a Hanukkah menorah from a Polish synagogue was placed in front of him. On both sides it was surrounded by former candlesticks of the Arad community. Unfortunately, the locker is no longer in the museum's collection (2010).https://mazsihisz.hu/hirek-a-zsido-vilagbol/mazsihisz-hirek/forrasok-a-magyar-zsido-kulturalis-oroksegrolhttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Ocsa1.jpg
PécelPécel Synagogueearly 1800s (?)standOut of order.
PilisvörösvárPilisvörösvár Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Pilisvorosvar1.jpg
TápióbicskeTápióbicske Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tapiobicske.jpg
TápiógyörgyeTápiógyörgye Synagogue1896demolishedThe synagogue was built by the Tafler-Györgyey family. Neológ synagogue had been located in Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun county, Hungary. 17 Jews had lived in the town in 1785. From 1910 that number increased to 110. In 1941, there were 30 Jews and 12 Christians of Jewish descent. The congregation had 27 members in 1944. The synagogue went through tough times in the second World War, but it survived the war. With the advent of communism, it became a warehouse. After its use the building became dangerous for usage and was demolished.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tapiogyorgye.jpg
TinnyeTinnye Synagogue19th century (?)standUsed as a warehouse.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tinnye.jpg
VácVác Synagogue (Vác Neolog Synagogue)1864standIn use.
VácVác Orthodox Synagogueafter 1871demolishedA ten-storey tower block was built in its place.[10]
ZsámbékZsámbék Synagogue1790after 1945The historical value of the Jewish community of the same age as Óbuda was already known, in 1943 some of the surviving historical documents had already been collected by the employees of the Hungarian Jewish Museum. In 1947, the Jewish central leadership was brought to the attention of the synagogue's endangered values, but despite their warning, the synagogue was demolished not long after. https://mazsihisz.hu/hirek-a-zsido-vilagbol/mazsihisz-hirek/forrasok-a-magyar-zsido-kulturalis-oroksegrolhttp://konfliktuskutato.hu/images/phocagallery/11/11.%20zsmbk.jpg

Somogy county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
ÁdándÁdánd Synagoguebefore 1955At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing.
BalatonboglárBalatonboglár Synagogue19th century (?)standIt operates as the Somogy County Labor Center.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Balatonboglar.jpg
BarcsBarcs Synagogue1899standIt was converted into a furniture store.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Barcs.jpg
IgalIgal Synagogue?standOut of order.
KaposvárKaposvár Synagogue1864after 1945The building was damaged in World War II and was therefore demolished on the grounds of town planning.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kaposvar1.jpg
KéthelyKéthely Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kethely.jpg
MarcaliMarcali Synagogue19061963The greatly reduced number of Jewish communities after World War II was no longer able to use the building much, so it was later demolished.
NagyatádNagyatád Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Nagyatad1.jpg
NemesdédNemesdéd Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Nemesded.jpg
PusztakovácsiPusztakovácsi Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Pusztakovacsi.jpg
SiófokSiófok Old Synagogue1869after 1945The synagogue was dismantled after World War II.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Siofok1.jpg
SiófokSiófok New Synagogue1985standIn use.
SomogyszilSomogyszil Synagoguebefore 1955At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing.
TabTab Synagogue1897before 1955At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tab.jpg
ToponárToponár Synagogue1652?after 1945The building was demolished.

Szabolcs–Szatmár–Bereg county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BeregdarócBeregdaróc Synagogue?standIt was actually just a prayer room. It has been converted into a business.
BeregsurányBeregsurány Synagogueearly 1900standSmaller house of prayer, converted into a residential building.
CsengerCsenger Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Csenger1.jpg
Gergelyiugornya (now Vásárosnamény)Gergelyiugornya Synagogue1908standSmaller house of prayer. It is not in use.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Vasarosnameny.jpg
HodászHodász Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Hodasz.jpg
KisvárdaKisvárda Synagogue1901standIt is used for cultural purposes.
MándokMándok Synagogue19th century (?)after 1945The building was demolished.
MátészalkaMátészalka Synagogue1857standIt is not in use.
NagykállóNagykálló Synagoguec. 1790after 1945The building was destroyed.
NyíracsádNyíracsád Synagogue1860standIt is used as a Baptist house of prayer.
NyírbátorNyírbátor Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Nyirbator.jpg
NyíregyházaNyíregyháza Old Synagogue1880after 1945It burned down during World War II and the building was later demolished.https://www.avorospostakocsi.hu/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/33_Nyh_Szarvas_u_zsin_archiv.jpg
NyíregyházaNyíregyháza New Synagogue1924–1932 standIn use.
ÓpályiÓpályi Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Opalyi.jpg
TiszaeszlárTiszaeszlár Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tiszaeszlar.jpg
TornyospálcaTornyospálca Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Tornyospalca.jpg

Tolna county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
Bátaszék Synagogue1862 1949At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing.
BonyhádBonyhád Old Synagogue1795stand The building is in ruined condition.
BonyhádBonyhád New Synagogue1924stand It is not in use.
Bölcske SynagogueAt the time of its rise in 1955, the building was already used in its original function: a grain warehouse was built inside.
DombóvárDombóvár Synagogue1885stand By 2023 the building is in ruined condition.
DunaföldvárDunaföldvár Synagogue1854after 1945 The building was destroyed.https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--jttvYz7it4/WVLBMdZyNXI/AAAAAAAAga4/kw5qAgjwQOgfE414LjE61wqqVg-KRWDXACLcBGAs/s1600/dunafoldvar_neolog.jpg
FaddFadd Synagogueend of the 19th century (?) after 1945 The building was destroyed.https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X0In_lME-lc/WVLDr8oxa4I/AAAAAAAAgbE/BQyoOSbW87YzkMaXDioj4p058WHXjXE0ACLcBGAs/s1600/fadd_zsinagoga.jpg
GyönkGyönk Synagogue1836before 1955At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing. The new owner built a house for himself from the material of the demolished synagogue, in its place.https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1zq0puTd5o/WVLgmm6i6lI/AAAAAAAAgcY/KDUGzsXsZR4wlpkUfLBhWYO3hnh7bCjSgCLcBGAs/s1600/Gyonk.jpg
HőgyészHőgyész Synagogue1861stand Used as a warehouse.
IregszemcseIregszemcse Synagogue19th century (?)after 1945 The building was destroyed.
MiszlaMiszla Synagogue19th century (?)after 1945 The building was destroyed.
NagydorogNagydorog Synagogue19th century (?)after 1945 The building was destroyed.
OzoraOzora Synagogueend of the 19th century The building was destroyed.https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HU6aZa56-4M/WVLLeRRgGGI/AAAAAAAAgbU/WWlMSLJ-YXsVFKRgUNt5xyszXGQndf9oACLcBGAs/s1600/ozora_ortodox.jpg
PaksPaks Synagogue1785stand It is used for cultural purposes.
PincehelyPincehely Synagogueend of the 19th century c. 1944The synagogue was probably blown up by the Arrow Cross. The new owner built a house for himself from the material of the demolished synagogue, in its place.https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6rJE_6MEQMU/WVLMcywDT8I/AAAAAAAAgbg/7nB4JScy9oslaUFA1slcnXfncSJnS90KQCLcBGAs/s1600/pincehely_ortodox.jpg
SimontornyaSimontornya Synagogue1851stand Existing building. It's actually just a house of prayer.
SzakcsSzakcs Synagogue19th century (?)after 1945 The building was destroyed.https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zdx4NpjEnkE/WVLO6KTYbnI/AAAAAAAAgbs/SfpbrwfynhgG3VGIkGO-wrVMFrC6bxw8QCLcBGAs/s320/szakcs_status_quo.jpg
SzekszárdSzekszárd Synagogue1897stand Even in the days of socialism, an exhibition hall was set up. It is used for cultural purposes.
TamásiTamási Synagogueend of the 19th century1950sThe building was demolished.
TolnaTolna Synagogueearly 20th century1950sThe building was demolished.https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H7aNoHGlGgk/WVLXf1nXG1I/AAAAAAAAgcI/VKBWqE624wk97TEMZX9XJz3E_6oVjsyVgCLcBGAs/s1600/tolna_status_quo.jpg

Vas county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
CelldömölkCelldömölk Neolog Synagogue1882[11] before 1955At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Celldomolk1.jpg, http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Kiscell.jpg
CelldömölkCelldömölk Orthodox Synagogue1911before 1955At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing.
JánosházaJánosháza Synagogue
KörmendKörmend Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/hianyzo/kormend.jpg
KőszegKőszeg Synagogue1858–1859 standIt is not in use.
SárvárSárvár Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Sarvar1.jpg
SzombathelySzombathely Synagogue1880standIt is used for cultural purposes.
SzombathelySzombathely Orthodox Synagogue1832standThere are shops in it.

Veszprém county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BalatonfüredBalatonfüred Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Balatonfured1.jpg
CsabrendekCsabrendek Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Csabrendek1.jpg
DevecserDevecser SynagogueAt the time of a 1955 erection, the building was already used in its original function: a flour warehouse was built inside. http://konfliktuskutato.hu/images/phocagallery/11/11.%20devecser.jpg
KővágóörsKővágóörs Synagogue1820sstandIt is not in use. The building is ruined and life threatening.
NagyvázsonyNagyvázsony Synagogueafter 1955At the time of the 1955 eruption, demolition work was already in an advanced state.http://collections.milev.hu/files/original/61712f5ce19917a7a5b9de7c41d62963.jpg
PápaPápa Synagogue1844–1846standIt is not in use. The inside of the building is ruined and life threatening. Occasional exhibitions are sometimes held in it.
SümegSümeg Synagogue1886standIt is used for school purposes.
SzentgálSzentgál Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Szentgal.jpg
TapolcaTapolca Synagogue1863standIt is used for cultural purposes.
VárpalotaVárpápalota Synagogue1839standIt is used for cultural purposes.
VeszprémVeszprém Synagogue1862–1865 standIt was rebuilt, the headquarters of the Veszprém Mining Headquarters. http://konfliktuskutato.hu/images/phocagallery/11/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_11.%20veszprm.jpg

Zala county

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
HévízHévíz Synagogue19331977[12] It was demolished. A Holocaust memorial stands in its place.http://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Heviz.jpg
KeszthelyKeszthely Synagogue1852standIn use.
NagykanizsaNagykanizsa Synagogue1807–1821standIt needs total refurbishment.https://archivum.kanizsaujsag.hu/up_image/20101217/zsini.jpg
PacsaPacsa Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Pacsa.jpg
ZalaegerszegZalaegerszeg Synagogue1903standIt is used for cultural purposes.
ZalaszentgrótZalaszentgrót Synagoguebefore 1955At the time of a 1955 erection, the building was no longer standing.

References

  1. https://mazsihisz.hu/hirek-a-zsido-vilagbol/mazsihisz-hirek/eldozerolt-es -resaved-synagogues
  2. Web site: Műemlékvédelmi rombolás Eger belvárosában – Napi Történelmi Forrás.
  3. Web site: Ősszel avatják a makói neológ zsinagóga emlékművét. 4 February 2014.
  4. Web site: Zsinagóga.
  5. Web site: Kielégítőnek mondható a magyarországi zsinagógák állapota. 11 September 2020.
  6. Web site: Pesterzsébet. 11 June 2015.
  7. https://www.tani-tani.info/a_mohacsi_zsidosag_tortenete
  8. https://epiteszforum.hu/dinasztiak-kovacsok-es-pszichoanalitikusok
  9. https://jewishgyor.org/hirek/
  10. Web site: Vác zsidósága a holokauszt idején. 10 August 2007.
  11. Web site: Eldózerolt és megmentett zsinagógák | Mazsihisz.
  12. https://jewishgyor.org/hirek/

Sources

Old postcards