Kids in Budapest are buzzing about the return of Sunday fun at the Zsilip Center. Hundreds of children who spent their Sunday mornings there years ago still rave about the shared games and playful learning that shaped their memories. Now, revamped as the Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola (Little Zsilip Jewish Sunday School), this Jewish Sunday school is back in the two-story playhouse packed with study rooms at Újpesti rakpart 1, in the 13th District. A young, enthusiastic team welcomes every kid and teen aged 4 to 14 from 10:00 to 12:30. Split by age groups, they prep for holidays together, dive into mitzvot, explore traditions, and soak up lifelong values. Whether you’re a little one, a budding teen prepping for youth group, or still before bar/bat mitzvah, this program’s made for you. Kicks off April 5 and 12, and keeps rolling every Sunday.
Kabbalah Evenings with Rabbi Oberlander Baruch
Dive deep into mysticism every Monday at 19:00 with Rabbi Oberlander Baruch at the Vasvári Pál utca Synagogue in Terézváros, 6th District, Vasvári Pál utca 5, 1061 Budapest. Open to all, these sessions promise profound insights. Listed for April 6, 13, and beyond—don’t miss out on this spiritual journey in the heart of the city.
Havruta Study House: Mondays at Zsilip
Havruta – Együtt Tanulás Háza (House of Joint Study) hosts Mondays at the Zsilip Center, Újpesti rakpart 1, 13th District. Schedule: 18:30 on the weekly parsha with Rabbi Glitzenstein Sámuel; 19:30 on women’s roles in Judaism with Rebbetzin Nógrádi Sarah. Study isn’t just academic here—it’s core to Jewish worldview, values, and community life. Like yeshivas, small groups ponder ancient wisdom together. Open to all knowledge-thirsty folks.
Tea & Torah Tuesdays in Kecskemét
Every Tuesday, join Rabbi Shalom Ber for 5 p.m. Tea & Torah at Zsidóház Kecskemét, Katona József tér 12, 6000 Kecskemét. Torah is the ultimate brain food, helping you grasp the world and yourself. Understanding brings calm, like sipping your favorite tea at home. Pure comfort on April 7, 14, and weekly.
KiddieTime Wednesdays in Óbuda
Óbuda’s afternoons belong to kids aged 3-10 every Wednesday from 16:30 to 18:00 at Lajos utca 163, 3rd District, 1036 Budapest. Music, learning, play, and movement—all infused with Jewish vibes. Age-group program has three parts: joint music with parents, then kids learn Judaism playfully while parents boost their Hebrew on a language course. Parents rejoin for krav maga finale. Hits April 8, 15.
Havruta Wednesdays: Deep Dives at Zsilip
Third year of nonstop success for Havruta Wednesdays at Zsilip, Újpesti rakpart 1—two hours each time, like Mondays. Learning’s a worldview must, tied to community strength. Small groups master ancient knowledge yeshiva-style. Opens Zsilip’s doors to all seekers. April 8, 15 schedule: 17:30 on the Messianic era, philosophy, and halacha with Rabbi Oberlander Baruch; 18:30 on the Book of Mitzvot and 613 commandments with Rabbi Megyeri Jonatán.
Holocaust Memorial Walk: Fates, Memories, Personal Ties
April 16 marks Hungary’s Holocaust victim memorial day with a poignant city walk through the 6th and 7th Districts. Led by Nádas Kata, visit newest stumbling stones, hidden private synagogues, Ghetto memorial, Csányi5 exhibit, Andrássy palaces to Vasvári Synagogue—Klauzál tér, Király utca, market hall, Opera. Her personal story weaves through darkest tragedies, finding light and self-recognition. Meet at Opera entrance, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Budapest. Museum entry included; photos/videos may be taken for website/social media.
Lipócia Wander: Shtetl Jewish City Walk
April 19, explore Újlipótváros—Lipócia to insiders—Pest’s unbeatable Danube-side neighborhood. Shtetl Zsidó Városi Séták (Shtetl Jewish City Walks) uncovers secrets of Budapest Jewry. Recall 19th-20th century intellectuals, citizens, entrepreneurs, politicians; tragedies and triumphs from 1873 Budapest boom, daily lives over 150+ years. Ends at ZSILIP with 20% off at Brooklyn Bagel. Led by historian Katona Csaba of Hungarian National Archives. Meet at Rabbi Schweitzer József plaque, Hegedűs Gyula utca 3, 1136 Budapest. Price: 5000 HUF ($14); Haver Card: 4500 HUF ($12).
Synagogue Tour Special Bus Trip
April 19 all-day bus adventure to three rural synagogue gems with cultural heritage expert Dr. Negyela László and Zubre. Buses have magic, but adding wonder-rabbis guarantees epic memories. Head to the countryside for architectural treasures!
