Jews were about a third of Rădăuți until 1941, with 23 synagogues and prayer houses. The Moorish-style Great Temple of 1883 was restored and rededicated in 2012. The poet Dan Pagis was born here.
The Moorish-style temple dedicated in 1883 to Franz Joseph and restored in 2012; a community that was a third of the town; the deportation of October 1941; and the poet Dan Pagis, born here.
The Moorish-style temple dedicated in 1883 to Franz Joseph and restored in 2012; a community that was a third of the town;…
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. 1 Mai 2 · Built in 1879
str. Topliței 10
str. 1 Mai 31
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. Arbore
str. Ștefan cel Mare
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.
Open the kosher catalogueGeneral guidance for travellers. For any kashrut question, consult a rabbi.
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