Budapest’s Óbuda Synagogue (Óbudai Zsinagóga) is turning Wednesday afternoons into a lively, kid-powered mini-festival with KiddieTime, a weekly series mixing music, learning, drama, and krav maga for families. Tailored for ages 3–10, the sessions run 16:30–18:00 and bring Jewish traditions to life through songs, stories, and movement—designed for children and their parents together. The program is free but requires registration, and organizers reserve the right to change times and content.
Music, Stories, Action
Each afternoon unfolds in three parts, each opening a window onto Jewish culture, holidays, and values. First comes a parent-child music session with Hebrew songs, prayers, and seasonal melodies that gently build familiarity with language and liturgy. Then there’s a drama-based deep dive into the weekly Torah portion led by a drama educator, using games, role-play, and creative activities to anchor the narratives in kids’ imaginations. The finale is physical: a krav maga class led by a coach with experience in Israel, focused not just on movement but on confidence, discipline, and community spirit.
Who’s Behind It—and When
KiddieTime is led by Zsuzsa Szilánk, EMIH’s head of education; programs are coordinated by Miri Radó, with Jewish content curated by Petra Nagy. Upcoming dates at 1036 Budapest, District III – Óbuda, Lajos utca 163: 2026.02.25, 2026.03.04, 2026.03.11, 2026.03.18, 2026.03.25, with more to follow. Total listed events: 10.
