Suceava, Moldavia’s capital in the 15th century, was by 1880 a town more than a third Jewish. Of the 12 synagogues active in 1939, one survives — the Gah synagogue of 1870. Rabbi Moshe Chaim Lau served here, and Rabbi Meir Shapiro, founder of Daf Yomi, was born here.
Of all Suceava’s synagogues, one survives — the Gah synagogue of 1870. The story of the community: from the residence permit of 1707, through the Vizhnitz court of “Shotz” and Rabbis Lau, Roth and…
Of all Suceava’s synagogues, one survives — the Gah synagogue of 1870. The story of the community: from the residence permit of…
A Jewish physician, an invitation to settle, a community in the capital — we checked the stories about Stephen the Great 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. Dimitrie Onciu 7 · Built in 1870
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. Iasomiei 17
str. căp. Andrei 14
str. Ștefan Tomșa
str. Parcului 6
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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