Budapest’s Zsilip Center is rolling out playful, community-driven learning about Jewish traditions in its two-level playhouse and study rooms at 1137 Budapest, 13th District, Újpesti Quay (Újpesti rakpart) 1. The space blends games, discovery, and values, with a friendly, high-energy team guiding kids through hands-on activities and lively sessions.
Where and When
All programs take place at the Zsilip Center, 1137 Budapest, Újpesti Quay (Újpesti rakpart) 1. Sessions run through May 2026, with Sunday School dates and family-friendly Friday evening gatherings throughout the month. Accommodation and food-and-drink options are linked to the dates, and photos are available. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
Sunday, 2026.05.03, 10:00–12:30
Sunday, 2026.05.10, 10:00–12:30
Sunday, 2026.05.17, 10:00–12:30
The beloved Sunday morning kids’ program returns, refreshed, under the name Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School. Over the years, hundreds of children have spent their Sunday mornings at Zsilip and still talk about the memories they made through shared games and playful learning. Now the reimagined Sunday School is back in the Zsilip Center’s two-story playhouse and multiple study rooms, welcoming every child and teen aged 4–14.
Group activities are tailored by age, with a shared mission:
– preparing together for the holidays,
– learning together about mitzvot,
– exploring traditions together,
– and embracing the values that carry us through life.
Whether you’re little or already a teen, on your way to becoming a youth leader, or preparing for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School is built for you.
“Péntekecske” Friday Evenings
Friday, 2026.05.08
Friday, 2026.05.15
Friday, 2026.05.22
Friday evenings at the Zsiliputi playhouse turn welcoming Shabbat into a kid-centered celebration. Little ones get a playful, guided program with a madricha, while the older crowd learns with Rabbi Glitzi. Zsilip hosts a mini Kabbalat Shabbat right in the playhouse: while adults hear Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching in the synagogue, children dive into interactive activities on the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and the season’s holidays—brought to life with pictures and lots of good games.
Those who listen closely get a gift, and yes, there’s even a raffle. Bring the whole family so everyone can learn and celebrate on Shabbat.
Why Families Love It
– Community: Kids make friends across age groups while parents enjoy learning next door.
– Playful learning: Traditions and mitzvot become tangible through crafts, stories, and games.
– Purpose and values: Sessions weave in the practices and ethics that shape daily life, from holidays to helping others.
– Age fit: Activities are grouped by age so 4-year-olds and 14-year-olds both feel at home and challenged.
More Dates and Notes
More dates are coming, with a total of 14 events currently listed in the series. All programs are in Budapest at Újpesti Quay (Újpesti rakpart) 1. Organizers reserve the right to change schedules and program details. Families can check time, accommodation, and food-and-drink info linked to each date.
Come for the stories, stay for the games, and head home with Shabbat songs stuck in your head and new friends waving at the door.
