Borsec, Borszék in Hungarian, is a spa town in the Eastern Carpathians, in Harghita County, famous for its mineral water. From the late 19th century a few dozen Jews lived here, 151 at their peak in 1930, and Jewish holidaymakers came every summer. From 1940 to 1944 the town was under Hungarian rule, and in 1944 the Jews of the region were concentrated in the Reghin ghetto and sent to Auschwitz. There is no permanent community today, but a synagogue, a mikveh and a holiday centre of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania still stand.
From the late 19th century a few dozen Jews lived in the spa town of Borsec, joined every summer by holidaymakers. In 1944 those who remained were sent to Auschwitz. Today a synagogue, a…
From the late 19th century a few dozen Jews lived in the spa town of Borsec, joined every summer by holidaymakers. In…
The Federation’s directory lists no Jewish community in Borsec. The nearest registered community is in Târgu Mureș, about 90 km away as the crow flies.
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. Vânători · Built in the 20th century
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
No address on the official list
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.
We could not verify branches of the large chains in town. Check the store locators:
Hundreds of products from Romanian supermarkets with a recognised hechsher. In the catalogue you can filter by the chain you shop at.
Open the kosher catalogueGeneral guidance for travellers. For any kashrut question, consult a rabbi.
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