Budapest’s Zsilip Center is turning Friday evenings and Sunday mornings into a warm, kid-first celebration of Jewish learning and community. Located at 1137 Budapest, 13th District, Újpesti rakpart 1, the two-story Zsiliputi Playhouse and its many study rooms host playful, picture-led lessons, holiday prep, values education, and just the right amount of joyful chaos. Parents can head to the synagogue for teaching with the Glitzi Rabbi while children dive into hands-on sessions with a madricha. Prizes and even a raffle? Yes, that too.
Péntekecske: Friday Night, Kid-Style
On 2026.02.27., 2026.03.06., and 2026.03.13., Zsilip runs its mini Shabbat welcome for little ones right as the grownups settle in for the Glitzi Rabbi’s teaching next door. The kids’ track is playful and packed: the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat basics, and current holidays come alive with visuals and games. Those who listen closely get a gift, and there’s a raffle for extra excitement. The invitation couldn’t be clearer: bring the whole family, and let everyone learn on Shabbos.
Sunday School, Reimagined
On 2026.03.01., 2026.03.08., and 2026.03.15., the Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola (Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School) returns in refreshed form to the Zsilip Center’s playhouse-and-classroom setup. A young, energetic team welcomes kids and teens ages 4 to 14 from 10:00 to 12:30. Grouped by age, they prepare for upcoming holidays together, learn about mitzvot together, explore traditions together, and absorb the values that carry through life together. Whether you’re tiny, tweening, almost an ifi, or standing just before Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this Sunday school is designed for you.
Play, Learn, Belong
The heartbeat of Zsiliputi is playful learning grounded in Jewish heritage, with activities that are tactile, social, and story-led. Think crafts tied to the weekly portion, songs that anchor rituals, and visuals that make big ideas understandable. The space itself—two floors of play zones plus multiple learning rooms—means kids can spread out, switch gears, and find their groove, while teens step into leadership mindsets. It’s communal, it’s structured, and it’s fun.
What to Expect on Fridays
As parents settle in with the Glitzi Rabbi, children break off with a madricha who guides games and discussions on the parsha, Shabbat customs, and the next festival on the calendar. Attention gets rewarded with small gifts, and the raffle adds a celebratory spark to the evening. It’s a mini Kabbalat Shabbat built for younger minds, with plenty of laughter and learning woven together.
What Sundays Look Like
Sunday sessions lean into age-appropriate tracks, so a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old both feel challenged and engaged. Expect group projects around holiday prep, approachable lessons on mitzvot, and hands-on explorations of tradition that build confidence and curiosity. The goal is steady growth: values that stick, identity that strengthens, and memories that kids will talk about for years—just like the many who spent their Sunday mornings at Zsilip before.
Practical Notes
Venue: Zsilip Center, 1137 Budapest, 13th District, Újpesti rakpart 1. Upcoming dates include Fridays 2026.02.27., 2026.03.06., 2026.03.13., and Sundays 2026.03.01., 2026.03.08., 2026.03.15., with more dates to come and a total of 14 results listed. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs. Bring the kids, bring the questions, and bring that Shabbat sparkle.
