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 historical Jewish neighborhood “Orta Mezar” and on a walking distance from the modern city center and its famous marketplace.

The Plovdiv synagogue is open on Kabbalat Shabbat and the High Holidays

The services are led by our chazzan Dr. Shmuel Behar

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.

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.