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Welcome to Sim Shalom Progressive Jewish Congregation!
Sim Shalom (or Szim Salom in Hungarian)  is a member of World Union (WUPJ) and European Union (EUPJ) for Progressive Judaism. Sim Shalom, close to 20 years old now,  was the first Progressive Jewish congregation in Hungary, with historic Reform presence in Hungary already in the middle of 19th century. You can learn more about our roots and history here.
Since 19th February, 2010 we hold all our programs in our new synagogue location: Ráday street. 9.  in the 9th district of Budapest,1st floor apt2. (door bell 12)
For more  programs schedule including High Holidays, please click here.
To support Sim Shalom financially, please see our donation information page.

Recent resolutions on Hungary from the World Union for Progressive Judaism

‍‍May 5, 2013 - 25 Iyar 5773

The resolutions (read in the document attached) explain the concerns of WUPJ on the anti-Semitic incidents and rhetoric visible in Hungary, and also confront the Government of Hungary on reducing the legal status of WUPJ’s local member congregations in the infamous “Church Law” resulting in loss of tax benefit status and other legal and operational constraints. The [...]

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WJC Plenary Participants: Egalitarian Kabbalat Shabbat Service in Budapest!

‍‍April 29, 2013 - 19 Iyar 5773

Dear World Jewish Congress Budapest Plenary participants, our congregation welcomes all of you to an egalitarian (mixed seating) Progressive/Reform Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday, 3rd of May, starting at 7pm in our downtown synagogue. The service is mostly in Hebrew, and it is followed by vegetarian potluck dinner. Follow directions from our page, it is [...]

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April Program Schedule 2013/5773

‍‍April 10, 2013 - 30 Nisan 5773

The April program schedule includes the days and times of all our services, classes and holiday celebrations. Click here and join us!

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Sim Shalom Congregational Seder 5773

‍‍March 22, 2013 - 11 Nisan 5773

Join our congregational seder on March 25, 2013, at 6 PM at the Stefania Cultural Center (Stefánia Kulturális Központ, address: Stefánia út 34-36, 14th District, in Pest)  Menu with soup, side dishes, dessert and wine duck leg or fish filet or vegetarian Price: HUF 5,500 Reservations can be made at: info@sim-shalom.org or +36-1-201-7648

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September and High Holiday’s Schedule (2012/5773)

‍‍August 31, 2012 - 13 Elul 5772

Sim Shalom’s services, including for the High Holidays, and the educational programs are in this monthly schedule.

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Sermon for LGBTQ service

‍‍August 14, 2012 - 26 Av 5772

On June 7, 2012, Sim Shalom participated in a special Shacharit Shabat Service in conjunction with the Gay Pride March in Budapest that day. Sim Shalom’s Rabbi Katalin Kelemen delivered the Sermon “From Curse to Blessing” at the service.

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