Budapest
'The future of Hungarian Jewry’: Budapest opens synagogue run entirely by teens
The officer holders, board leaders, and event organizers are all local teens. The “oldest” regular worshiper at the sanctuary is youth community emissary Rabbi Tzami Bassman, who is in his early 30s.
Hungary pledges stable ties with Israel as Herzog meets President Baka, PM Magyar in Budapest
Herzog to travel to Hungary, meet with PM Magyar, at Netanyahu's request
‘Orphan,’ the new film by László Nemes, tells a bleak story of a Jewish boy in 1950s Budapest
Back to Budapest: A mixed experience
Before the Holocaust, 24% of Budapest’s population had been Jewish. Today, there are some 100,000 Hungarian Jews.
Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer
About 30 Druze teens from Majdal Shams, survivors of a Hezbollah rocket attack, will train and share their story in Hungary.
Fauda will not film in Marseille due to 'security issues'
Fauda's fifth season will film in Budapest instead of Marseille due to security concerns. The new season will air in 2026.
Deputy FM Sharren Haskel strengthens ties with Hungary in diplomatic visit
“Hungary and Israel are building a strategic partnership based on shared values, mutual interests and deep ties,” Hungary's European Union Affairs Minister Janos Boka said.
The fashion chain that Israelis love has finally arrived in Budapest
Primark opened its first branch in Hungary, in the Arena Plaza mall in Budapest. The store covers an area of 3,100 m² and offers fashion, accessories, home design, and beauty products.
Jewish war photographer Robert Capa's life and work honored in Budapest
Capa's tumultuous and all-too-brief life symbolizes the cosmopolitan and tragic Central European milieu of Budapest Jewry in the 20th century.
Empire State Building, other int'l landmarks light up orange in honor of Bibas family
Last week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 14 landmarks throughout the state would be lit orange in their honor.
Italian fans turn backs during Israeli anthem, accuse Israel of Gaza genocide
During the Israeli national anthem at a soccer match in Budapest, Italian far-right fans protested, calling Israel's actions "genocide."
New Trend: Kosher holidays reducing need for canned goods
As demand grows for kosher travel options, more European hotels are providing kosher dining, eliminating the need to pack canned goods for observant travelers leaving their home country.
Grapevine: All about FOZ
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
