Craiova, capital of Oltenia in western Wallachia, was a centre of Judeo-Spanish culture from the 17th century, and in the 19th century a large Ashkenazi community grew up beside the Sephardim. In 1930 the city had 2,274 Jews. In the Second World War their businesses were plundered and many were conscripted for forced labour, but the city’s Jews were not deported, and Craiova took in deportees from northern Moldavia. Today one synagogue on Strada Horezului, a large cemetery and a small community remain.
Craiova was a centre of Judeo-Spanish culture in southern Romania, and an Ashkenazi community grew up beside the Sephardim in the 19th century. In the war its businesses were plundered and its Jews conscripted…
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. Horezului 15 · Built in 1829
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. Bucovăţ 209
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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Hundreds of products from Romanian supermarkets with a recognised hechsher. In the catalogue you can filter by the chain you shop at.
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