Lugoj, a town on the Timiș river in the east of Timiș County, was home to an old Jewish community: its burial society was founded in 1790 and its first synagogue completed in 1793. The Neolog community numbered 1,878 in 1910 and was known for its choir and organ. During the Second World War the town remained under Romanian rule; Jewish property was confiscated and men were conscripted for forced labour, but the community survived. Today the synagogue on Strada Cuza Vodă and a small community remain.
Lugoj in the Banat had a burial society by 1790 and a synagogue by 1793. Its Neolog community, almost 1,900 strong in 1910, was known for its choir and organ, survived the war years…
Lugoj in the Banat had a burial society by 1790 and a synagogue by 1793. Its Neolog community, almost 1,900 strong in…
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. Cuza Vodă 8A · Built in 1843
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. Gh. Doja 9-11
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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