Family-friendly Jewish learning at Budapest’s Zsilip Center: mini Shabbat Fridays and Zsiliputi Sunday School for ages 4–14 with songs, stories, crafts, and prizes. Learn together, grow together in community.
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Budapest’s Zsilip Center, a two-story playhouse with study rooms at 1137 Budapest, 13th District, Újpesti rakpart 1, is rolling out a family-friendly lineup where playful learning meets Jewish tradition. The idea is simple: everyone shows up together, everyone learns together, and kids get their own immersive track while adults dive into teachings in the synagogue next door. Expect songs, stories, holiday prep, and yes—prizes and a raffle for those who listen closely.
On Friday evenings, Zsilip hosts a mini Shabbat welcome inside the Zsiliputi playhouse. While adults listen to Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching in the synagogue, kids enjoy guided sessions led by a madricha. They explore the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and current holidays with pictures, games, and hands-on activities. The promise is clear: pay attention, get rewarded—plus there’s a raffle to keep the excitement alive. The whole family is invited to make learning part of Shabbat. Dates include 2026.02.20, 2026.02.27, and 2026.03.06, all in Budapest.
Sundays are back in motion at Zsilip. The beloved Sunday program—now refreshed as Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School (Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola)—welcomes kids aged 4 to 14 (tweens and teens included) from 10:00 to 12:30. Generations of children have spent their Sunday mornings here, and they still talk about the memories made through shared games and playful learning. The new format continues that spirit inside the upgraded Zsilip Center with its two-level playhouse and plenty of study rooms for focused group time.
Expect age-based groups that:
– prepare for upcoming holidays together,
– learn about mitzvot together,
– get to know traditions together,
– and absorb the values designed to guide them through life.
Whether you’re little or already teen-bound, heading toward youth leadership or preparing for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this Sunday School is built for you. Sunday dates include 2026.02.22, 2026.03.01, and 2026.03.08, all in Budapest.
All programs take place at Zsilip Center, 1137 Budapest, 13th District, Újpesti rakpart 1. Families can count on welcoming staff, a lively playhouse atmosphere, and a schedule that respects both community time and age-appropriate learning. Sessions are packed with visuals, stories, crafts, and plenty of structured play. The Friday “Péntekecske” evenings sync with synagogue learning, so adults can attend Rabbi Glitzi’s class while kids stay close by in safe, guided activities.
– Friday family evenings: 2026.02.20; 2026.02.27; 2026.03.06
– Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School: 2026.02.22; 2026.03.01; 2026.03.08
More dates are coming—there are 14 in total—so families can plan a steady rhythm of Friday Shabbat welcomes and Sunday deep dives into tradition. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye on updates and bring the whole crew when the doors open.
