Jewish Siret
An early Moldavian capital where Jews were 43% of the population in 1880. One synagogue and three cemeteries remain, one of them among the oldest in Romania.
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The nearest Jewish community to Siret
The Federation’s directory lists no Jewish community in Siret. The nearest registered community is in Rădăuți, about 15 km away as the crow flies.
Jewish Community of Rădăuți
- President
- Igo Koffler
- Community office
- Aleea Primăverii nr. 11, bl. 14, ap. 1, Rădăuți
- Phone/fax
- 0230 561 333
- ceradauti@yahoo.com
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
Synagogues in Siret
Great Temple In use
str. Teiului 4 · Built in 1840
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
Jewish cemeteries in Siret
Siret I
str. 9 Mai
Siret II
str. Orizontului 6
Jewish cemeteries nearby
- Mihăileni, about 6 km
- Rădăuti, about 17 km
- Rădăuți, about 17 km
- Dorohoi, about 24 km
- Arbore, about 28 km
From the Federation’s cemetery list (2007). Arrange visits in advance with the community, which holds the keys.
Map of Jewish cemeteries in RomaniaHalachic times in Siret
Astronomical 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.
Kosher products in Siret
Supermarket chains in town
According to the chains’ own websites. Branch addresses and hours are in each chain’s store locator.
Packaged products: our kosher catalogue
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 catalogueWhat you can buy fresh in any supermarket
- Fresh, whole fruit and vegetables — no kashrut issue, but leafy greens, cabbage, broccoli and strawberries must be checked for insects.
- Fresh, whole fish — a fish where you can see fins and scales, such as carp, trout, whole salmon or sea bream. Ask the shop not to clean or cut it with its own knives, or clean it at home with kosher utensils. Fillets without skin, smoked or seasoned fish — only with a hechsher.
- Eggs — permitted; check each egg for blood spots before use.
- Staples — water, sugar, salt, rice and oil — preferably from the catalogue or with a kosher symbol on the pack.
- Meat, poultry, dairy, cheese and bread — only under recognised supervision. You can order kosher meals from Moise House or ask the local Jewish community.
General guidance for travellers. For any kashrut question, consult a rabbi.