Fălticeni, a market town on the old border between Moldavia and Bukovina, was founded around 1780 by a contract between the estate owner and the Jews, and in 1859 Jews made up 63.5% of its population. Many were Sadigura or Chabad Hasidim, and the traveller Israel Joseph Benjamin, “Benjamin II”, was born here. In the Second World War the men were sent to forced labour, and in the spring of 1944 the town was evacuated. Today a few dozen Jews remain, along with the Great Synagogue, one of whose walls collapsed in 2021, and two large cemeteries.
A market town on the Bukovina border, founded in 1780 by contract with its Jews: 63.5% Jewish in 1859, Sadigura and Chabad Hasidim, “Benjamin II”, forced labour, a synagogue whose wall collapsed, and two…
A market town on the Bukovina border, founded in 1780 by contract with its Jews: 63.5% Jewish in 1859, Sadigura and Chabad…
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. A. Ipătescu 149 · Built in 1852
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. Victoriei 106
str. Broșteni 76
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.
Open the kosher catalogueGeneral guidance for travellers. For any kashrut question, consult a rabbi.
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