Bârlad — Berlad in Yiddish — is a market town in southern Moldavia, on the Bârlad river. In 1899 it had 5,883 Jews, about a quarter of the population, and in the spring of 1900 one of the first groups of “walkers” — the fusgeyers — set out from here for America. Rabbi Isaac Taubes, a leader of the struggle for Jewish rights in Romania, served here. During the war the Jews of the surrounding villages were concentrated in the town, and the community took in 167 orphans returned from Transnistria. The Great Synagogue, which the Federation’s list dates to 1789, is still listed as active.
At the end of the 19th century Jews were about a quarter of the population of Bârlad in southern Moldavia. In 1900 the “walkers” set out from here for America, Rabbi Isaac Taubes served…
Details from the community directory of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania (FCER), checked on 5 November 2026. Contact the community before visiting to arrange access to the synagogue or cemetery and to ask about a minyan and kosher food. FCER community directory
str. Sf. Ilie 5 · Built in 1789
From the list of synagogues of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania (FCER), checked on 5 November 2026. Synagogues marked “In use” are listed as functioning. The others still stand but may be closed or used as a museum or hall. Arrange visits with the community in advance. FCER list
str. Tutovei 2
str. Tecuciului 24
str. M. Eminescu 4
From the Federation’s cemetery list (2007). Arrange visits in advance with the community, which holds the keys.
Map of Jewish cemeteries in RomaniaAstronomical calculation for the town-centre coordinates, sea-level horizon, Romanian time: dawn 16.1°, tallit & tefillin 11.5°, nightfall 7.083°, candle lighting 18 minutes before sunset, Shabbat ends 8.5°. For orientation only; consult a rabbi on questions of halacha.
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