List of synagogues in Romania explained

This list of synagogues in Romania contains active, otherwise used and destroyed synagogues in Romania. The list of Romanian synagogues is not necessarily complete, as only a negligible number of sources testify to the existence of some synagogues.

Banat

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
TimișoaraCetate Synagogue1863–1865standBuilding in neglected condition. It is in the city was included on the list of historical monuments in Timiș County in 2004.
TimișoaraFabric Synagogue1897–1899standIt is in a very dilapidated condition.
TimișoaraIosefin Synagogue[1] 1910standIt has recently undergone renovations.
TimișoaraTimișoara Orthodox Synagogue19th centurystandIt has recently undergone renovations.
TimișoaraSynagogue of Cuza Vodă street1843?No more information about it.
CaransebeșCaransebeș Synagogue1893standIn 2004 the synagogue was declared a historical monument. It is still open, sometimes organized organ concerts.
LugojLugoj Synagogue[2] 1843standOther name: Small Synagogue.
ReșițaReșița Synagogue1907–1910standBuilding in neglected condition.
BalințBalinț Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1511
Sânnicolau MareSânnicolau Mare Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1599
BuziașBuziaș Synagogue1886?No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1520
FăgetFăget Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1531

Bucharest

See main article: List of synagogues in Bucharest.

Crișana

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
AradArad Neolog Synagogue1827–1834stand
AradArad Orthodox Synagogue1920
OradeaOradea Orthodox Synagogue[3] 1890stand
OradeaOradea Sion Synagogue[4] 1878standA monumental building in good condition. Other name: Oradea Neolog Synagogue.
OradeaParasita Synagoguec. 19th centurystandIt is in an extremely dilapidated condition.
ZalăuZalău Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1622
Suplacu de BarcăuSuplacu de Barcău Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1568
SântanaSântana Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1601
SebișSebiș Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1580
SăvârșinSăvârșin Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1571
SalontaSalonta Synagogue??No more information about it. http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1569
SăcueniSăcueni Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1573
PecicaPecica Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1566
PâncotaPâncota Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1555
MarghitaMarghita Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1548
DiosigDiosig Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1516
CermeiCermei Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1527
GurahonțGurahonț Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1533

Dobruja

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BabadagBabadag Synagogue1893?No more information about it.
TulceaTulcea Synagogue1888standIt has recently undergone renovations.http://wikimapia.org/39221290/ro/Sinagoga-Templul-Coral#/photo/7305554
ConstanțaGreat Synagogue1911stand It is in an extremely dilapidated condition.
ConstanțaSephardic Temple1905–19081989The sephardic synagogue was heavily damaged during the Second World War when it was used as an ammunition warehouse, later further damaged by an earthquake, and was demolished under the rule of Nicolae Ceaușescu.

Maramureș

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
Satu MareSynagogue of Țibleș street1912?No more information about it.
Satu MareSatu Mare Status Quo Synagogue1889–1892after 1945It will be demolished sometime after 1945.
Satu MareSatu Mare Synagogue1889standOther name: Great Temple, Decebal Street Syangogue.
Satu MareTalmud Tora Synagogue1927standNext to Great Temple of Satu Mare.
Baia MareBaia Mare Synagogue1885standThe building is not in good condition.
SeiniSeini Synagogue1904standThe building is not in good condition.
Sighetu MarmaţieiVijnițer Klaus Temple1885standIt has recently undergone renovations.
CareiCarei Synagogue1866standThe building is not in good condition.
CareiCarei Orthodox Synagogue[5] destroyed
Vișeu de SusVișeu de Sus Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1621
TășnadTășnad Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1612
HalmeuHalmeu Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1535
Orașu NouOrașu Nou Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1510

Moldavia

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BacăuSynagogue Rabin Avram Arie Rosen?standhttps://cja.huji.ac.il/mhs/image.php?id=11876&set=true&m=big
BacăuCerealiștilor Temple1906stand
BotoșaniSynagogue "Hoihe Sil"1834?https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f939f5e4b062404f4ec801/1470743911350-2896673ZGJ8C0B0Y3EQT/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kM36lrdCqgKFbsOGgm6HJ9AUqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKcTQcG_YJbZS5BgvSnY_Zd4l-a0BiZ7y8fyaPae9lwgRs089mQi5z3JPI7CgWfGEkZ/Botosani-9070-HDR.jpg?format=750w
BotoșaniYiddish Synagogue of Botoșani?standhttps://www.carpathian-gardens.com/images/sinagoga-idis-botosani.jpg
FălticeniFălticeni Synagogue1890?
FălticeniFălticeni Great Synagogue1838–1854standThe building is not in good condition.
IașiCismarilor Synagogue19th centurystandIt is in a very dilapidated condition.
IașiGreat Synagogue1671stand
IașiMerarilor Synagogue1865stand
TecuciSynagogue of Gh. Asachi street[6] c. 1840standhttps://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f939f5e4b062404f4ec801/1472560084627-R9NQ23N6I388DDFA7MFV/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kM36lrdCqgKFbsOGgm6HJ9AUqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKcTQcG_YJbZS5BgvSnY_Zd4l-a0BiZ7y8fyaPae9lwgRs089mQi5z3JPI7CgWfGEkZ/Tecuci-2993.jpg?format=750w
TecuciSynagogue of Bran street??
Vatra DorneiSynagogue of Luceafărul street?stand
Vatra DorneiVatra Dornei Great temple1898–1902standRuined building.
Focșani"Ahai Vereai" Synagogue1889?standhttps://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f939f5e4b062404f4ec801/1470926940875-5OH441MXPJM83EVBD4MD/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kF4MvNXUKLXcXXJDMNCrfUBZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpzYDTmGvrjC4JNLjM_sKnNuaxTynr6ydE1dD9V_Xu2zcrM3o-Sdz3_YG0-Wi5DjXQE/Focsani-4418.jpg?format=750w
RomanCroitorilor Synagogue Synagogue1850?Other name: "Poale Tedek" Synagogue.
RomanLeipziger Synagogue?stand
Piatra NeamțPiatra Neamț Synagogue?stand
Piatra NeamțWooden Synagogue of Piatra Neamț[7] 1766standCentral Synagogue
BârladBârlad Synagogue1789standhttps://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f939f5e4b062404f4ec801/1470823594852-9HT8OK3LEZY8RUNR0056/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kM36lrdCqgKFbsOGgm6HJ9AUqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKcTQcG_YJbZS5BgvSnY_Zd4l-a0BiZ7y8fyaPae9lwgRs089mQi5z3JPI7CgWfGEkZ/Barlad-3509.jpg?format=750w
BuhușiBuhuși Synagogue[8] 1858standOther name: Curtea Rabinicăhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/9679871@N04/4739668862
DorohoiDorohoi Synagogue1790standhttps://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f939f5e4b062404f4ec801/1470835289461-4024N70TSZ6C8OJ0M5PB/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kPqQfq0L3n3wpHIsRapTfg8UqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKczo5Zn4xktlpMsMj-QlHXeMfNK6GwvtVkYEWiR8XAPyD3GfLCe_DXOSC_YcAacWL_/Dorohoi-9794.jpg?format=750w
HușiHuși Synagogue1860?https://kehilalinks.jewishgen.org/husi/images/synagogue/husi_great_synagogue.jpg
OdobeștiOdobești Synagogue?standhttp://galiciantraces.com/wp-content/gallery/odobesti-romania/img_3050-1.jpg
SăveniSăveni Synagogue?standhttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/01/89/5b/01895bb7f0c7905a2a251fe81faf0d8b.jpg
VasluiVaslui Synagogue?standhttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/f7/f4/b1/f7f4b1bbbf982feab5ad399ae54ce376.jpg
SuceavaGah Synagogue1870stand
SuceavaIțcani Synagogue19th century2009By the early 2000s, only its walls remained. In 2009, these were also dismantled.
Câmpulung MoldovenescCâmpulung Moldovenesc Old Synagogue?stand
Câmpulung MoldovenescGreat Synagogue of Câmpulung Moldovenesc?standhttps://cja.huji.ac.il/mhs/image.php?id=10198&set=true&m=big
Câmpulung MoldovenescGah Synagogue of Câmpulung Moldovenesc1874stand
Gura HumoruluiGreat Synagogue of Gura Humorului1860stand
HârlăuGreat Synagogue of Hârlău1812–1814stand
Târgu NeamțMeseriaşilor Synagogue1870standhttps://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55f939f5e4b062404f4ec801/1472554735969-US7TATAB5UAOD6LIHWR2/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kPqQfq0L3n3wpHIsRapTfg8UqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKczo5Zn4xktlpMsMj-QlHXeMfNK6GwvtVkYEWiR8XAPyD3GfLCe_DXOSC_YcAacWL_/Targu-Neamti-0592.jpg?format=750w
RădăuțiSynagogue on Topliței street, Rădăuți?stand
RădăuțiSynagogue on 1 Mai street, Rădăuți?stand
RădăuțiGreat Temple of Rădăuți1883stand
SiretGreat Temple of Siret1840stand
GalațiMeseriașilor Temple1896stand
Târgu OcnaTârgu Ocna Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1610
PanciuPanciu Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1554
BârladBârlad Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1513

Muntenia

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
BrăilaBrăila Great Synagogue[9] 1865https://cja.huji.ac.il/mhs/image.php?id=32712&set=true&m=big
PiteștiPitești Synagogue[10] 1919–1925 stand
Râmnicu SăratRâmnicu Sărat Synagogue1855standhttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/46/b3/74/46b374e0a6b45dc60adbcc7a83c25b19.jpg
TârgovișteTârgoviște Synagogue?
Ploiești1794–1795standOther names: Beth Israel Synagogue.
BuzăuBuzău Synagogue1855standRuined building.

Oltenia

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
Drobeta Turnu SeverinDrobeta Turnu Severin Synagogue[11] ?standNotary’s office.
CaracalCaracal Synagogue1902stand
CraiovaCraiova Synagogue1829

Transylvania

LocationNameBuiltDestroyedRemarksPicture
Bezidu NouBezidu Nou Synagoguehttp://magyarzsido.hu/images/zsinagogak/Bozodujfalu.jpg
BrașovBrașov Synagogue1898–1901standIt has recently undergone renovations.
BrașovBrașov Orthodox Synagogue1877stand
Cluj-NapocaCluj Orthodox Synagogue1850–1851standAfter the war, a small number of Jews who returned from deportation no longer used it as a synagogue. It has since been used for various purposes.
Cluj-NapocaSynagogue of George Barițiu street??
Cluj-NapocaReformed Synagogue1886–1887standOther names: Sinagoga Neologă, Templul deportaților. Partially rebuilt in 1927.
Cluj-Napoca"Șas Hevra" Temple1922?
BistrițaBistrița Synagogue1856stand
BorsecBorsec Synagogue??
GheorgheniGheorgheni Synagogue1927–1928stand
GherlaGherla Synagogue[12] 1903standThe building is in a life-threatening condition. Renovation planned.
HațegHațeg Synagogue1884stand
JibouJibou Synagogue??
MediașMediaș Synagogue1896stand
OrăștieOrăștie Synagogue1878stand
SibiuSibiu Synagogue[13] 1898–1899stand
SighișoaraSighișoara Synagogue1903stand
TârnăveniTârnăveni Synagogue[14] 19th centurystand
TurdaTurda Synagogue1926standThe building is in poor condition.
Șimleul SilvanieiȘimleul Silvaniei Synagogue1876standIt houses a Holocaust museum.
Târgu MureșStatus Quo Synagogue1899–1900standIt has recently undergone renovations.
Alba IuliaOld Synagogue Synagogue1840stand
Dej"Înfrățirea" Temple?stand
DevaGreat Temple of Deva1896stand
TeiușTeiuș Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1619
Sfântu GheorgheSfântu Gheorghe Synagogue??No more information about it.
ReteagReteag Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=8478#gallery/a83b064485016ad5892720892a8b0269/1564
ReghinReghin Synagogue1866?No more information about it.
Mireșu MareMireșu Mare Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1550
LudușLuduș Synagogue19th century1944Burned down.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1545
HidaHida Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1536
BichișBichiș Synagogue19th centurystandNow a "Pálinka" center.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1512
Cehu SilvanieiCehu Silvaniei Synagogue??No more information about it.http://judaica.cz/?page_id=2774#gallery/768dfec68c69f4fcd1d0f0ec09747559/1523
FăgărașFăgăraș Synagogue1848standAbandoned building.

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