Judapest Store

About this project

Contemporary Judaica from Budapest. The concept of Judapest store is to offer high-quality Judaica objects of genuine value to the Hungarian Jewish community as well as tourists visiting Budapest. By developing a sustainable retail model, we aim to convey Jewish traditions through objects to our customers and start a network of handcraftsmen and designers who can create contemporary sacral – with respect for tradition – and both practical objects. Judapest first opened a store in the Jewish Quarter and later made its goods available online. Currently, it is operating in the Rumbach synagogue.

Why is it important?

Why is it important?

By the second half of the 20th century, artisans and handcraftsmen, who used to make Judaica and created objects for the Jewish religious scene and cultural life, had mostly disappeared. During the past thirty years, even the purchase of mass-produced, standard products presented a challenge for the Jewish community. In addition, the material representation of Jewry in Budapest became questionable for the tourists visiting here. Jewish traditions are basically practiced in communities, families, institutions, or at home. Few requisites and objects connected to these events that people were proud of and glad to hold. We believe that if we make enticing products available, it will be easier for families and small communities to learn about and keep Jewish traditions through values and appealing experiences.

Why is it special?

Why is it special?

During the development of our products, we managed to involve a university program, a rabbi, and designers in the planning and development phase. We are proud to have been able to give many families and small communities objects that are worthy ornaments of their homes, center, or themselves. Despite COVID, American, Dutch, and Italian Jewish communities and NGOs approached us to offer their partnership, and we could establish working relationships with several Jewish nonprofit organizations in Hungary.

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