The Plovdiv Synagogue
is the only active Jewish temple in Eastern Bulgaria and the second active synagogue beside that in Sofia. “Zion” synagogue of Plovdiv connects the rich Balkan
Jewish tradition with the vibrant and multicultural face of Europe’s Capital of Culture-Plovdiv.
The Plovdiv synagogue is a traditional Sephardic orthodox synagogue built in 1892 n the heart of the
Religious Services
The Plovdiv synagogue is open on Kabbalat Shabbat and the High Holidays
The services are led by our chazzan Dr. Shmuel Behar

17:30
Candle Lighting for Shabbat

18:00
Candle Lighting for Shabbat
Shabbat morning services are temporarily not available every Saturday.
Our Services
The synagogue collaborates with the “Secret Jewish Tour of Plovdiv” project which is here to introduce you to the living history of the Jews in the city together with some special sightseeing of Plovdiv’s most interesting places. The project is organized by the “Living Heritage A-Z” foundation.
In the complex of the Synagogue, you can find a permanent exhibition about the Jewish life in the city and in the region.
The complex host various events, exhibitions, workshops and galleries throughout the year.

Historic Jewish Tour
Various Events and Exhibitions
Exhibition about the Local Jewish Life
Workshops and Galleries
Exhibition in the Museum
The Jewish Museum is a developing project which contains a permanent exhibition about the Jewish history of the region.
Besides the permanent exhibition, there are additional exhibitions, workshops
and installations connected with the culture and the society of Plovdiv and Bulgaria.


Working Hours
After a prescheduled visit
Soon Daily Work Hours
Saturday & Sunday
After a pre-scheduled visit
Phone
(+359) 883401840 (WhatsApp, Viber)
Address
Plovdiv 4003
Eliezer Kalev str. №6
Synagogue Visit and Tour
The synagogue is open on High holidays and Kabbalat Shabbat services.
We are available for visiting groups and tourists (please write us a message at least 1 day before your visit in the Sign Up form or via WhatsApp).
*If you are a private tourist please register online for a visit and take a valid
passport or ID card with you.
People without a valid passport or ID card will not be permitted to enter the complex.
You can also book a Secret Jewish Tour of Plovdiv online from here or at www.plovdivsecrettours.com
Entrance Fee for the Synagogue
Adult: 2 lv.
Children below the age of 7: free entrance
Participation fee for the Secret Jewish Tour of Plovdiv (partner organization)
Adult: 20 lv.
Student or a senior: 15 lv.
Children below the age of 7: free admission