Jewish Vatra Dornei
A spa town that Jews helped develop, with a Great Temple of around 1900 and a hillside cemetery.
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The Jewish community in Vatra Dornei
A community branch (obște) registered with the Federation.
Jewish Community of Vatra Dornei
- Local contact
- Ana Corduban
- Community office
- Str. Eminescu nr. 54, Vatra Dornei
- Phone/fax
- 0230 371 957
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 Vatra Dornei
Synagogue In use
str. Luceafărului 16 · Built in the 20th century
Great Temple
str. M. Eminescu 54 · Built in 1902
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 Vatra Dornei
Vatra Dornei
No address on the official list
Jewish cemeteries nearby
- Câmpulung, about 25 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 Vatra Dornei
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 Vatra Dornei
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.
Continue to nearby cities
- Câmpulung Moldovenesc In preparation · coming soon