Budapest’s Zsilip Center on Újpesti rakpart 1 is buzzing again with kid-first Jewish learning and play. The freshly relaunched Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School opens its doors on January 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:30, and continues weekly with a blend of games, stories, and hands-on traditions in a two-level playhouse and a cluster of study rooms. Hundreds of kids who spent their Sunday mornings here still share stories about the friendships and discoveries they made—now a new round begins for ages 4 to 14, including tweens and early teens.
What Sundays Look Like
The program is built around age-based groups that prepare for Jewish holidays together, learn about mitzvot, and get familiar with customs in a way that’s fun and memorable. The goal is simple and big: to pass on values that stay with kids for life. Whether you’re tiny, a full-on tween, almost joining the youth helpers, or getting ready for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School is designed for you. Sessions run 10:00–12:30 on January 18, January 25, and February 1, with more dates on the way and a total of 14 already on the calendar.
Friday Night Kids’ Welcome
Zsilip also rolls out Péntekecske (Little Friday) Friday Evening, a mini Shabbat welcome tailored to families. While adults listen to Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching in the synagogue, a madricha leads the little ones through a playful, picture-rich session on the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and the current holiday cycle. Expect singing, stories, and games. Kids who pay close attention get a small gift—and yes, there’s even a raffle. The message is a warm one: bring the whole family and let everyone learn on Shabbat.
When to Join
Mark these Fridays: January 23, January 30, and February 6. Each Péntekecske (Little Friday) Friday Evening pairs the adult learning in the main sanctuary with the Zsiliputi playhouse activities for kids, so families can be in the building together, each age group soaking up Shabbat in its own way.
Where It Happens
All activities run at the Zsilip Center, 1137 Budapest, Újpesti rakpart 1, in a bright two-level play space fitted with study rooms. The setup is ideal for parallel groups, letting little kids and teens find their own pace without losing the shared buzz of being together under one roof.
Who It’s For
The Sunday School is for ages 4–14, including teens-in-training and kids preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. The team is young, enthusiastic, and focused on making Jewish learning feel like play—because it is. The program says: come as you are, grow at your own speed, and take the values with you.
How It Feels
Think communal energy, laughter, crafts, songs, and holiday prep that sticks. Think mitzvot taught through stories and games. Think rituals becoming second nature because you tried them with friends. That’s the Zsiliputi rhythm—week after week, Friday and Sunday, in the heart of Budapest.
