Budapest’s Zsilip Center is filling February with kid-friendly Jewish learning that lets parents soak up synagogue teaching while children dive into hands-on play. Across multiple Fridays and Sundays, the Zsiliputi playhouse and classrooms open their doors for programs that blend Torah study, holiday prep, and tradition with games, images, songs, and prizes. The vibe is warm, lively, and welcoming—bring the whole family and make Shabbat and Sunday mornings a highlight of the week.
“Péntekecske” Friday Nights: Mini Shabbat, Maxi Fun
On February 6, 13, and 20, Zsilip hosts its “Péntekecske péntek este,” a mini Shabbat welcome designed for families. While adults listen to Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching in the synagogue, children head to the Zsiliputi playhouse, where a madricha leads playful sessions tied to the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and the season’s holiday. Expect colorful visuals, engaging activities, and group games that keep even the littlest ones engaged.
Kids who listen closely won’t leave empty-handed: small gifts await the attentive, and there’s even a raffle to keep the excitement buzzing. It’s the kind of Friday that turns Shabbat into a shared, upbeat experience and makes learning together on Shabbos a reality for every age. Doors are open to families across Budapest—come as you are and let the learning flow.
Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School Returns, Refreshed
On February 8, 15, and 22, the Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola (Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School) returns to the Zsilip Center with a renewed program and a familiar promise: kids who spend their late Sunday mornings here leave with memories they’ll talk about for years. Hundreds of children have done just that through shared games—and yes, learning disguised as play.
Now back under the refreshed Zsiliputi name, the Sunday school uses the center’s two-level playhouse and multiple study rooms to run parallel, age-appropriate sessions. A young, enthusiastic team welcomes children and teens ages 4 to 14 between 10:00 and 12:30. Activities are grouped by age so no one feels left behind or bored.
Here’s what the morning looks like: kids get ready for upcoming holidays together, learn about mitzvot together, and get to know Jewish traditions together. They also absorb core values meant to carry them through life—community, kindness, responsibility—without the lectures. Whether you’re tiny, a tween, almost a youth leader, or heading toward your bar/bat mitzvah, the Zsiliputi Sunday School is built for you.
All Ages, One Community
The common thread of these Fridays and Sundays is simple: shared learning that feels like play. Parents get meaningful time with Rabbi Glitzi. Children get guided exploration with a madricha. Everyone gets Shabbat joy and a Sunday spark that lingers. If your family’s week needs an anchor, Zsilip in Budapest is opening its doors—just step in and join.
