Jewish Museum Bucharest — Attraction in Bucharest

This fascinating museum is located in the old synagogue of Bucharest, called the Templul Unirea Sfântă Synagogue. The museum reviews the development of the Jewish community in Romania over the years, and includes rare exhibits of ancient books, objects and various traditional items. There is an exhibition of items related to religion and ritual, which includes fascinating Judaica items from various times. There are also exhibitions related to the history of the Jewish people during the Holocaust and even tombstones from a destroyed Jewish cemetery. The "Ahdut HaKodesh" synagogue was first dedicated in 1852, was destroyed several times, and finally rebuilt in 1913. From the Second World War until 1978, the synagogue served as an active prayer place. In 1978 Rabbi Moshe Rosen decided to build the museum in question. Today, the building that houses the Museum of the History of Romanian Jewry in the name of Rabbi Dr. David Moshe Rosen is a conservation site as part of Romania's national heritage. The museum building covers an area of ​​305 square meters and includes a floor for women and a gallery for the choir in addition to the ground floor. The building is uniquely designed and the architectural design is fascinating. Moraine, Romanesque and Byzantium features can be seen. This synagogue is reminiscent of the Coral Synagogue, due to the height, splendor, arches of the arches and other features that testify to Hod with an emphasis on functionality. Opening hours: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 to 13:00, Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from...

Wonderful synagogue today being used as a museum about the history and culture of Romanian Jews. Wonderfully restored and greatly equipped! Be sure to visit when in Bucharest. The caretaker woman speaks excellent English and is...

A wonderful museum created through the very hard work of a small team of dedicated specialists, THE ONE AND ONLY JEWISH MUSEUM IN BUCHAREST showcasing amazing artifacts pertaining to the life of this beautiful...