Frankel Leó úti zsinagóga
The Frankel Leó utcai zsinagóga is a Neolog synagogue built in 1888, a sturdy reminder of Budapest’s Ashkenazi community on the Buda side of the city’s second district. The building’s story of resilience begins in the 1920s, when a protective block was added around the sanctuary to serve as a communal hub as well as a place of worship. During World War II, the synagogue was repurposed as a stable, and tragically many residents were killed; today the community owns only a single apartment in the building, with gentiles living in the rest of the structure. A memorial in the yard lists the Jewish families deported from the house in 1944, preserving a painful chapter of the neighborhood’s history. The site continues to host a vibrant Jewish community life: a Family Kabalat Shabbat, Sunday School, adult education, BBYO youth activities, and cultural events that keep the traditions alive for around 350 young families and 150 elders. …
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