Budapest’s Zsilip Center, a two-level playhouse packed with learning rooms at Újpesti rakpart 1 in District 13 (1137 Budapest), is rolling out a month of hands-on, festive Jewish learning for kids and their parents. Community vibes, games that teach, songs you can’t stop humming, and a welcoming synagogue just steps away—everything’s under one roof, and everyone’s invited to jump in together.
“Péntekecske” Friday Nights
March 6, March 13, and March 20 are all about Péntekecske, a cozy Friday evening for families. While adults settle into the synagogue for Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching, a madricha leads the little ones through a playful mini Shabbat welcome inside the Zsiliputi playhouse. Kids explore the weekly parsha, Shabbat traditions, and the current holiday with pictures, storytelling, and lots of games. Good listening is rewarded, there are gifts, and yes, there’s even a raffle. The call is simple and warm: bring the whole family, and let everyone learn on Shabbat. The atmosphere is light, the learning is real, and the routine is a parent’s dream—grown-ups get their study time, kids get a program built just for them.
Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
Sundays bring the return of the beloved Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School (Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola) on March 8, March 15, and March 22, with a refreshed format and the same high-energy spirit that past generations still talk about. The program runs 10:00–12:30 and welcomes everyone ages 4–14, including teens getting ready to be counselors and those approaching their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Sessions are split by age group so kids can learn at their own pace and make friends their own age. Together they prepare for upcoming holidays, learn about mitzvot, get to know Jewish traditions, and soak up values meant to last a lifetime. The staff is young, enthusiastic, and ready to turn Sunday mornings into a highlight of the week. The Center’s two-level playhouse and multiple study rooms keep things moving and make space for every kind of learner—makers, singers, question-askers, and curious first-timers. For Budapest families, it’s the Sunday plan that practically runs itself: drop in, dive deep, and leave with stories that stick.
Where and When
Location: Zsilip Center, 1137 Budapest, District 13, Újpesti rakpart 1. The Friday Péntekecske evenings take place on March 6, March 13, and March 20. The Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School meets March 8, March 15, and March 22 from 10:00 to 12:30. Additional dates are forthcoming, with a total of 14 events planned for the season. Notes on accommodation and food and drink are included in the broader program offer, and the Center encourages families to plan for a shared Shabbat rhythm and a Sunday habit that keeps kids excited about learning.
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs. If your child lights up with hands-on activities, songs, pictures, and group games, this is the sweet spot. If you’re craving a Shabbat where grown-ups and kids both feel seen, Friday Péntekecske nails the balance. And if you want Sunday mornings that teach values without losing the fun, the revamped Zsiliputi Sunday School is built for you. Budapest families: come as you are, and leave a little more connected.
