Budapest’s Zsilip Center is turning Fridays and Sundays into community time with Zsiliputi, a two-level playhouse and a maze of study rooms designed for playful learning about Jewish traditions. Families will find an easy rhythm: Friday evening kids’ programs that mirror synagogue time for parents, and a Sunday Jewish School that blends games with values, stories, and holiday prep. All events take place at 1137 Budapest, District 13, Újpest Embankment (Újpesti rakpart) 1.
February 20, 2026 — Friday “Little Friday” Evening
Settle into Shabbat with a mini reception just for kids, while adults head to the synagogue to hear Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching. In the Zsiliputi playhouse, a madricha leads playful activities about the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and the current holiday, with pictures, stories, and lots of games. Attentive listeners snag small gifts, and yes, there’s even a raffle. The invitation is simple: bring the whole family and let everyone learn on Shabbat, each at their own level.
February 22, 2026 — Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
Sunday mornings are back at Zsilip, refreshed and renamed as Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School. Generations of kids still talk about their Sunday adventures here—team games, curiosity-fueled learning, and friendships that last. From 10:00 to 12:30, a young and enthusiastic team welcomes children ages 4–14 (teens included) for age-group sessions that:
– prepare together for the holidays,
– learn together about mitzvot,
– explore traditions together,
– and pick up the values that carry us through life.
Whether you’re little or almost a teen, gearing up to be an ifi or standing before your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this Sunday School is built for you.
February 27, 2026 — Friday “Little Friday” Evening
Another kid-focused Shabbat kickoff runs in parallel with Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching in the synagogue for adults. A madricha keeps children engaged with the weekly portion, Shabbat basics, and current festivities, framed with images and guided play. Listen well, earn a treat, and try your luck at the raffle. Families are encouraged to come together and learn together on Shabbat.
March 1, 2026 — Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
Return to the Sunday groove between 10:00 and 12:30. The two-level Zsilip Center and its many study rooms once again become a playground of ideas and movement. Kids 4–14 dive into holiday prep, mitzvot, tradition, and values in groups tailored by age. The promise remains: hands-on, upbeat sessions that make learning feel like play and community feel like home.
March 6, 2026 — Friday “Little Friday” Evening
Close the week with a familiar formula that works: adults in the synagogue with Rabbi Glitzi, kids in the playhouse with a madricha, and Shabbat learning made fun. Expect visuals, games, take-home gifts for focused kids, and a raffle to cap the night. Families welcome, curiosity required.
March 8, 2026 — Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
One more Sunday session from 10:00 to 12:30 brings back the full toolkit—holiday workshops, mitzvah learning, tradition discovery, and life-shaping values—designed for every stage from preschoolers to pre–Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Zsiliputi Sunday School keeps the energy high and the doors open.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. More dates are coming; total listed events: 14.
