About us

Our mission is to demonstrate that Jewish life in Eastern Europe—particularly in Budapest—is not solely defined by its past, memorials, or historical narratives. While we honor and remember a rich and often difficult history, we also highlight the vibrant present and the promising future of the Jewish community. Budapest is home to a dynamic, living Jewish culture with meaningful traditions, contemporary values, great professional leaders and an active community life. There is much to remember, but even more to celebrate.

Rabbi Tamás Verő (affectionately known as "Tomi Rabbi") and Linda Bán were both born in Budapest and raised in traditional Jewish families. They have played active and influential roles in the revitalization of Jewish life in Hungary following the fall of Communism in the 1990s.

Rabbi Verő was ordained at the Hungarian Rabbinical Seminary in 1999 and has since served as the chief rabbi of the Frankel Synagogue. He also earned a Ph.D. from the Seminary. In addition to his role at Frankel, he serves as the rabbi of the city of Veszprém, the Scheiber Sándor Jewish Community School, and the Benjamin Kindergarten.

Linda holds a degree in Art History and General Humanities from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is a graduate of Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. She is a leading figure in informal Jewish education, having self-published 13 Jewish children's books and founded BBYO Hungary, where she serves as director.

Beyond their work at the Frankel community, both Rabbi Verő and Linda are active volunteers with the JDC Szarvas Jewish Youth Camp and the March of the Living.