Pitești, capital of Argeș County and about 110 kilometres from Bucharest, was home to a small Jewish community of merchants and craftsmen. In 1881, according to the local archives, it had 1,501 Jews, more than a tenth of the population, but by the outbreak of the Second World War only about 400 remained. In the war their homes and businesses were confiscated, men were sent to forced labour and dozens were deported individually to Transnistria. The Moorish-style synagogue of the early 1920s still stands and also hosts cultural events.
In the 1880s Jews made up more than a tenth of Pitești. In the war their property and businesses were confiscated and dozens were deported individually to Transnistria. The 1920s synagogue still stands, but…
In the 1880s Jews made up more than a tenth of Pitești. In the war their property and businesses were confiscated and…
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. 19 Noiembrie 1 · Built in 1925
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.
According to the chains’ own websites. Branch addresses and hours are in each chain’s store locator.
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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