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Jewish city story of Sighetu Marmatiei

Sighet is located in the Northwestern part of Romania, bordering with Ukraine in the north and only 2 hours to the Hungarian border. Its population is close to 44,000 people including the villages surrounding. Recently, Sighet celebrated its 687 years since it was first established in 1334. The city architecture echoes the various Empires which ruled over or the various tribes which passed by. The word Sighet in Hungarian means Island; the city is positioned between two major rivers, the Tis and Iza, both of which embrace the city along with the Carpathian forests.

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The Sighet Jewish Cemetery

The Sighet Jewish Cemetery is about 300 years old, however many of the original tombstones are not to be found any more due to weather erosion and the materials the tombstones were made of. Sighet was the capital of Chassidut movement, frequently visited by Jews from all around Europe. Today, many Chassidim are coming to pay homage the “Famous Rabbis Ohel” many feel that writing notes, praying and making a pilgrimage will cure their health conditions, bring a match to single persons and so on.

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The Sephardic Synagogue

The Jewish community of Pre-WW II Sighet had many synagogues and Shtebels (a small synagogue next to a home) with about a dozen large ones, serving the various religious denominations. The main larger synagogues belonged to orthodox and neolog Judaism. Neolog Judaism originated among a segment of Hungarian Jews, who integrated the emancipation decrees. The Conservative Movement evolved from Neolog Judaism Post WW II. Today the one and only remaining synagogue is the Sephardic Synagogue, also known as the Wijnitzer Klaus Synagogue. It was built in 1902 in an eclectic Moresque style, and was restored in 2004. The synagogue was a Vijnitzer Kloiz, and has nothing to do with the name “Klaus”. There is no daily or holidays Minyan, only when large groups are visiting the city.

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The Elie Wiesel Museum

Professor Ellie Wiesel was born and raised in this house until the age of 16, before he and his family, along with the whole Jewish Community of Sighet were deported to Auschwitz between May 16-22, 1944. Today, it is a Memorial to the Jewish Life Cycle of the Pre-Holocaust Sighet Jewish Community. Thousands of visitors are coming from all over the world, including high school students and educators from the Romania and across Europe. The Museum organizes programs and exhibits throughout the year

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Although a small city, Sighet is quite picturesque, situated in the heart of the very authentic Maramures Region of Northern Romania. Embraced by two rivers, the Iza and the Tisa, The Hungarian meaning of “Sighet” is island. Roughly half of Sighet’s population was Jewish before May 1944, when deportations to Auschwitz started taking place. The numerous traces of Sighet’s Jewish past tell a remarkable story about the city’s origins and it’s importance as a major cultural hub for various Jewish schools and traditions. Tarbut Foundation is offering guided historical tours through the city to all known and hidden Jewish sites. You can find out more about some of Sighet’s Jewish sites and history on our Sighet page dedicated to the city. While any tourist coming to Sighet can walk through the points mentioned, a guided one day Tour will include more sites and in depth historical background information. We very much recommend it! We offer tours between May and September. Bookings can be made for individuals, families or groups. You can contact us directly for more information and bookings.

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Casa Iurca de Calinesti

Located in Sighetu Marmatiei, the heart of the Maramures Country, a place rich in history and legends carved in wood with diligence and daring by the special people of these places. The Iurca de Calinesti family plays an important role in the life of the Maramures community. As early as 1361, it was mentioned in medieval documents along with other noble families, receiving over time two noble diplomas: first in 1470 by King Matthias Corvinus and then in 1569 by King Sigismund II, attesting the important role of the Iurca family on the Maramures plains. Traveling to our country means, among other things, discovering the hand and mind of the craftsman who, over time, has created a true wood civilization in Maramures. Every piece of furniture, pottery, every traditional costume, local architecture, food, music or folk dance make you feel the dedication and love with which they were made. Discover our Maramures dishes in a warm and loving atmosphere, accompanied by authentic music. We have 29 accommodation places with breakfast included and conference rooms for a complete stay. Our experience, work and dedication assure you that the most important moments in your life will be unforgettable. Discover our Maramures programs that give a special charm to the Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays. Our ensemble of professionals completes the atmosphere with traditional dance performances.

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Iza Hotel

Located in the heart of Sighetu Marmației, Iza Hotel is the perfect combination between luxury and comfort, offering our guests privacy, silence and sophistication. Despite the fact that the Iza ensemble is part of a 3-star hotel chain, the design and services we offer to our guests rise to high quality standards. In addition to the state-of-the-art infrastructure of both the accommodation and the relaxation areas, we guarantee a unique experience due to the hospitality that is never absent. Iza Hotel is the ideal destination both for holidays with the family, and for business meetings, private or corporate events, team buildings and conferences.

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