Budapest’s Zsilip Center, a two-story playhouse packed with learning rooms at 1 Újpesti Quay (Újpesti rakpart 1, 1137), is rolling out a family-friendly season of hands-on programs that mix playful learning with Jewish traditions. The lineup highlights weekly Friday-night kids’ welcomes to Shabbat alongside the refreshed Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School, returning with age-based sessions for little ones and teens alike. Organizers note they reserve the right to change dates and programs, and more dates are being added—14 listings in total across the season.
Friday Night: Péntekecske With the Whole Crew
On 2026.01.23, 2026.01.30, and 2026.02.06, the Zsiliputi playhouse hosts Péntekecske on Friday evenings, a bite-size, kid-centered Shabbat welcome. While adults attend teachings from Rabbi Glitzi (Glici) in the synagogue, children dive into a guided, playful session with a madricha. Expect stories and activities about the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and current holidays, supported by pictures and lively games. Good listeners snag small gifts, and there’s even a raffle to cap the fun. The pitch is simple: bring the entire family and let everyone learn something meaningful for Shabbat.
Sunday School Returns: Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
On 2026.01.25, 2026.02.01, and 2026.02.08, the revitalized Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School (Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola) returns to the Zsilip Center. Generations of kids who spent their Sunday mornings here rave for years about the memories—lots of shared play and, yes, playful learning. Now the program is back with new energy in the same two-level space filled with classrooms designed for active, curious minds.
What Kids Do: Traditions, Mitzvot, and Real-Life Values
A young and enthusiastic team welcomes children and teens ages 4–14 from 10:00 to 12:30 for group activities tailored by age. The plan:
– prepare together for upcoming holidays,
– learn together about mitzvot,
– get familiar with traditions,
– pick up values that stick for life.
Whether tiny or teen, gearing up as a future madrich or heading toward Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the Sunday School is built for all stages. It’s a lively community space where learning feels like play, and play builds identity.
Dates, Place, and Atmosphere
Location: Zsilip Center, 1 Újpesti Quay (Újpesti rakpart 1), 1137 Budapest. The venue’s two floors and multiple learning rooms allow simultaneous age-group programs, a synagogue setting for adult study, and dedicated play zones. The schedule features repeating Friday and Sunday anchors through winter, with new times continuing to be added. Families can drop in for a Friday mini-Shabbat experience, then return Sundays for deeper dives into traditions and values that grow with the kids.
Heads-Up on Changes
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Keep an eye out for additional listings—there are 14 events slated so far, with more details on the way. Bring the kids, bring the questions, and make a routine of Friday glow and Sunday growth at Zsiliputi.
