A beloved Sunday ritual is back in Budapest. The Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School returns to the Zsilip Center, revamped and ready to welcome kids who spent countless Sunday mornings here and still talk about the games, the friends, and the playful learning that made it all unforgettable. Now refreshed in name and spirit, the Sunday school relaunches in the two-level Zsiliputi playhouse with multiple learning rooms and a lively, youthful team running the show.
Every Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30, the doors open for children and teens aged 4 to 14. Groups are split by age, and the sessions are hands-on, cheerful, and thoughtfully Jewish. Together, kids prepare for the festivals, learn about mitzvot, explore the depth of tradition, and absorb the values that stay with them for life. Whether you’re little, a tween, a teen, on the cusp of becoming a youth counselor, or just before your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School is designed for you.
Sunday Sessions: Dates and Details
Mark your calendar: January 18, January 25, and February 1 all feature Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School mornings at the Zsilip Center in Budapest. Sessions run 10:00–12:30, with activities tailored to each age group. Expect crafts, stories, songs, games, and learning modules that weave in the weekly portion, upcoming holidays, and the practical side of Jewish life—always with warmth, humor, and accessible teaching.
Each week, kids move through playful stations that balance movement, creativity, and knowledge-building. The tone is open and upbeat, focusing on belonging, curiosity, and the joy of Jewish time. No heavy textbooks here—just smart, age-appropriate learning that sticks.
Friday Night for the Little Ones: Péntekecske
The Zsilip Center also hosts Péntekecske, a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat in the Zsiliputi playhouse while adults attend Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching in the synagogue. These mini Shabbat welcomes take place on January 23, January 30, and February 6 in Budapest. A madricha leads the children through a playful, picture-supported session about the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and the season’s holiday, sprinkled with good games and gentle structure.
Attentive listeners get a gift, and yes, there’s even a raffle. Families are encouraged to come together so everyone learns on Shabbat—kids in their zone, adults in theirs, and everyone reconnecting over candles and song afterward.
Why It Matters
Zsiliputi is not just a schedule of events—it’s a community anchor where kids learn the rhythms of Jewish life by doing. The return of Sunday School and the charming Péntekecske gatherings stitch together knowledge, play, and identity in a space built exactly for that. Bring the kids. Bring the grandparents. Bring the energy. Budapest’s Jewish Sundays are back.
