Budapest’s Zsilip Center, a two-level playhouse with study rooms at Újpesti Quay (Újpesti rakpart) 1 (1137), turns February into a hands-on, family-friendly journey through Jewish traditions. The vibe is playful, the learning is lively, and the doors are open to kids, teens, and parents looking to share Shabbat moments and Sunday discoveries together.
Friday Night: “Little Friday” Shabbat Welcome
On 2026.02.06., 2026.02.13., and 2026.02.20., families roll into “Péntekecske péntek este,” a mini Shabbat welcome thoughtfully split between grown-ups and kids. While adults take in Rabbi Glitzi’s evening teaching in the synagogue, children get their own guided session with a madricha in the Zsiliputi playhouse. The program covers the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat customs, and current holidays with pictures, stories, and lots of games. Kids who listen well snag small gifts, and yes, there’s even a raffle. The invitation is simple: bring the whole family and let everyone learn something special this Shabbat.
Sunday School Returns, Reimagined
The Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola (Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School) is back on 2026.02.08., 2026.02.15., and 2026.02.22., refreshed and renamed but still rooted in what made it a favorite for generations: shared play and playful learning that stick. Sessions run 10:00–12:30 and welcome ages 4–14, with groups divided by age so everyone digs into material right for them—little ones, tweens, and even teens getting ready for youth leadership or heading toward Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
What Kids Do and Learn
Across Sundays, the focus is on preparing for holidays together, exploring mitzvot, getting comfortable with traditions, and picking up lasting values—side by side, in a buzzing community. Expect crafts, stories, collaborative games, and age-tailored activities designed by a young, energetic team that treats learning not as a lecture but as a discovery. The center’s two floors and multiple study rooms keep things moving, give each group its space, and make the morning feel like a campus of curiosity where everyone finds their corner.
Why Families Love Zsiliputi
Parents appreciate that Friday nights and Sunday mornings fit easily into family schedules, offering an uplifting Shabbat welcome and a structured weekly touchpoint for Jewish learning. Kids love the visuals, the hands-on projects, and the chance to make friends while picking up stories and customs that feel alive. The little rewards help, too—small surprises for attentive participation and the fun of a good raffle. Alumni talk about these Sunday mornings for years, which is kind of the point: build memories that carry the values forward.
Plan Your Visit
Location: Zsilip Center (Zsilip Központ), 1137 Budapest, Újpesti Quay (Újpesti rakpart) 1. Dates: Fridays—02.06., 02.13., 02.20. Sundays—02.08., 02.15., 02.22. Times: Sunday School 10:00–12:30 for ages 4–14. More dates are coming, and organizers reserve the right to change times and programs. Bring your curiosity, bring your kids, and let Budapest’s Zsiliputi Playhouse turn February into a month of shared learning and joyful tradition.
