Budapest’s Zsilip Center relaunches its beloved Sunday Jewish School with a fresh name and an even livelier format. The “Zsiliputi” Sunday Jewish School (Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola) returns to the two-level playhouse and study space at 1 Újpest Quay (Újpesti rakpart 1), welcoming children and teens for joyful, hands-on learning, games, and community every Sunday morning.
When and where
Sunday, 10:00–12:15 (doors open for programs running 10:00–12:30). Venue: Zsilip. The new season kicks off with these dates:
– 2025.11.16 — Budapest
– 2025.11.23 — Budapest
– 2025.11.30 — Budapest
– 2025.12.07 — Budapest
– 2025.12.14 — Budapest
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Who it’s for
A young, energetic team welcomes everyone ages 4–14. Sessions are grouped by age, with playful Jewish learning woven into creative projects, stories, and group activities. Whether you’re little, a tween, nearly a teen leader, or heading toward your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, there’s a place here to learn traditions, explore mitzvot, prepare for holidays, and pick up values that stick for life.
Age groups and vibes
I. Ages 4–6 — “Hullám” (Wave) Group: Games, crafts, green themes. Each Sunday lights up in green with laughter, make-and-take projects, and Jewish stories and heroes brought to life. Expect discovery, storytelling, and the kind of bonding that turns a circle of kids into a little community. Time: Sundays 10:00–12:15.
II. Ages 7–9 — Creativity, Jewish tales, games. From September on, count on crafting, stories, and a great mood. They can’t wait to meet as many smiling “little seashells” as possible. Time: Sundays 10:00–12:15.
III. Ages 10–11 — “Yam” (Sea) Group: Community building, discovery, upbeat activities. Make, play, laugh, explore. Jewish stories, crafts, friendship, and plenty of good cheer are built in. Time: Sundays 10:00–12:15.
IV. Ages 12–13 — Bar/Bat Mitzvah Club (BMC): Community talks, projects. Fall Sundays kick off with positive energy, laughter, and real conversations about becoming an official member of the community. Dive into Jewish values and traditions, your own big questions, games, crafts, creative challenges, and experience-based projects. Time: Sundays 10:00–12:15.
V. Ages 13–14 — MKZ Group: Training future madrichim (youth leaders). Week by week, participants learn how to model, guide, and teach. Sessions cover children’s needs and development, and how to support younger kids as madrichim — all in a warm, Jewish spirit. Time: Sundays 10:00–12:15.
Bring curiosity, a smile, and get ready for bright Sundays at Zsilip.
