Péntekecske returns to the Zsilip Center with cozy, kid-friendly Shabbat evenings and a reinvigorated Sunday school that’s all about play, tradition, and community. Families can drop in in late January and early February for Friday night mini-Shabbat gatherings and Sunday morning learning, with programs tailored to little ones, tweens, and everyone in between. The vibe is simple: come together, learn together, and make Shabbat stick as a living tradition for the whole household.
Friday Nights: Mini-Shabbat for All Ages
On January 23, 2026; January 30, 2026; and February 6, 2026, Zsilip hosts Péntekecske, a bite-sized Shabbat welcome designed for families. While adults head into the synagogue to hear Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching, children dive into a playful session led by a madricha in the Zsiliputi playhouse. The program covers the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and the current holiday cycle—brought to life with images, interactive activities, and plenty of games.
Kids who listen well won’t leave empty-handed—there are small gifts and even a raffle to keep the excitement humming. It’s an open invitation: bring the whole family, and let everyone learn something meaningful on Shabbat.
Sunday Mornings: Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
On January 25, 2026; February 1, 2026; and February 8, 2026, the Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola (Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School) is back—with fresh energy and a new name—welcoming kids ages 4–14 (including teens-in-the-making) from 10:00 to 12:30. Generations of children who spent their Sunday mornings at Zsilip still talk about the memories: shared games and learning that feels like play.
Now the program returns to the upgraded Zsilip Center, equipped with a two-level playhouse and numerous study rooms, perfect for rotating, age-based sessions. A young and enthusiastic team leads the groups through hands-on activities where everyone prepares for upcoming holidays together, learns about mitzvot together, and gets to know Jewish traditions together. Along the way, they absorb the values that carry through life—community, kindness, responsibility, and joy.
Whether you’re tiny or a tween, pre–Bar/Bat Mitzvah or already gearing up to be a youth leader, the Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School is built for you. Expect an easygoing, welcoming atmosphere where Jewish time is experienced through crafts, music, stories, teamwork, and lots of laughter.
How It Fits Together
The rhythm is simple and family-friendly: Péntekecske on Friday evenings to set the tone for Shabbat, and Zsiliputi Sunday School to carry the learning forward into the week. Adults get thoughtful teaching with Rabbi Glitzi, kids get age-appropriate discovery with a madricha, and everyone walks away with something to talk about at the table. With gifts, a raffle, and a house full of play and purpose, Zsilip is making Shabbat and Sunday mornings feel like a weekly homecoming.
