Budapest’s Zsilip Center (Zsilip Központ) is throwing open the doors of its two-story Zsiliputi Playhouse for a month of playful learning rooted in Jewish tradition. Set at 1137 Budapest, 13th District, Újpesti Embankment (Újpesti rakpart) 1, the family-friendly lineup mixes Friday night “mini-Shabbat” welcomes for kids with Sunday School sessions tailored for ages 4–14. It’s hands-on, lively, and designed to bring the whole community into the rhythm of Shabbat, holidays, and mitzvot through games, stories, and shared values.
Friday Nights: “Péntekecske” With a Twist
Mark the calendar for 2026.03.06, 2026.03.13, and 2026.03.20, when the Zsiliputi Playhouse hosts Péntekecske Friday evenings. While adults head into the synagogue to hear Rabbi Glitzi’s teaching, kids settle in with a madricha for a playful Shabbat welcome. Expect an easy mini-service vibe shaped for little ones, with the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat basics, and the current holiday all brought to life with pictures and interactive activities. Good listening gets rewarded—there are gifts for attentive participants, and yes, there’s even a raffle. Bring the whole family and make Shabbat learning a shared habit.
Sunday School Returns, Refreshed
After drawing hundreds of kids in past seasons, the Sunday lineup is back as Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School (Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola) on 2026.03.08, 2026.03.15, and 2026.03.22. The formula stays winning: a bright, two-level playhouse, multiple study rooms, and a young, enthusiastic team guiding age-based groups from 10:00 to 12:30. Children and teens aged 4–14 rotate through activities where they prepare for upcoming holidays together, learn about mitzvot together, and explore shared traditions together—building values that will stick with them for life. Whether you’re little, a tween, teeing up for youth leadership, or on the road to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this Sunday School is built with you in mind.
What Kids Actually Do Here
Sessions are structured but fun-first. Think storytelling with pictures, hands-on crafts keyed to the holiday calendar, games that land big ideas in bite-size ways, and space to ask questions. The approach aims to make Shabbat and festivals feel familiar, memorable, and part of everyday family life. It’s not just info; it’s community. And yes, parents get their moment too—Friday nights double as a quiet window for grown-ups to catch Rabbi Glitzi’s talk while the little ones are joyfully occupied next door.
When, Where, and the Fine Print
• Venue: Zsilip Center (Zsilip Központ), Zsiliputi Playhouse, 1137 Budapest, 13th District, Újpesti Embankment (Újpesti rakpart) 1
• Fridays: Péntekecske on 2026.03.06, 2026.03.13, 2026.03.20
• Sundays: Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School (Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola) on 2026.03.08, 2026.03.15, 2026.03.22, from 10:00 to 12:30, ages 4–14
• Extras: attentiveness earns gifts; raffle included during the Friday kids’ program
• Heads-up: more dates are coming—there are 14 in total—and organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Why It Sticks
Families who’ve spent Sunday mornings at Zsilip keep talking about it for years because the learning happens through play and shared experience. It’s a warm entry point into tradition for kids and a weekly anchor for parents. Show up together, leave with stories, songs, crafts, and a stronger sense of Shabbat.
