Sász-Chevra Zsinagóga
The Kazinczy Street Synagogue, also known as Sász-Chevra Zsinagóga or the Great Orthodox Synagogue, is a landmark of Art Nouveau in the heart of Budapest’s Pest side. Completed in 1913, it stands at 29–31 Kazinczy Street and was built for an Ashkenazi Orthodox congregation that worships in the Ashkenazi rite. The complex isn’t just a temple; it includes a beit midrash, a rabbi’s residence, a Jewish school, offices, a restaurant, and a kitchen, all arranged around a forward-looking design that marks its era before World War I. Construction began in 1912 after a competitive design process that drew on the talents of several architects, with the Löffler brothers ultimately guiding the project. The site, owned by the Pest Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Community, was chosen in 1909, with a vision for a complete building complex serving education, worship, and community life. …
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