Budapest’s Zsilip Center, a two-level playhouse packed with learning rooms at 1 Újpesti Embankment (Újpesti rakpart 1, District 13, 1137), is rolling out a warm, hands-on lineup for families who want to learn and play their way into Jewish traditions. The Zsiliputi programs blend games, storytelling, and values with a lively community vibe—so the kids explore, the parents relax, and everyone takes home a little more Shabbat spirit.
What’s On and When
Dates are set across spring Sundays and Friday evenings, with room for more to be added. Key sessions currently on the calendar:
– 2026.04.24. Friday
– 2026.04.26. Sunday
– 2026.05.01. Friday
– 2026.05.03. Sunday
– 2026.05.08. Friday
– 2026.05.10. Sunday
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, so keep an eye out for updates and added dates; the running list shows 14 total events so far, with more coming.
Friday Evenings: Péntekecske
Péntekecske—a playful nod to Friday—turns the Zsiliputi playhouse into a mini Shabbat welcome for children, while grown-ups head to the synagogue for teaching with Rabbi Glitzi (Glitzi rabbi). Kids spend time with a madricha in game-led sessions about the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat, and current holidays. Visuals, activities, and friendly guidance keep it vivid and accessible for a range of ages. Paying attention pays off: there are small prizes and a raffle, too. The call to action is simple: bring the whole family, and let everyone learn on Shabbat.
This Friday format repeats across the spring: 2026.04.24., 2026.05.01., and 2026.05.08., each in Budapest at the Zsilip Center, with the same family-friendly flow—parents get their dose of learning with Rabbi Glitzi, kids dive into discovery with the madricha.
Sunday Mornings: Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School
The Sunday rhythm is back, refreshed and ready. Zsiliputi Zsidó Vasárnapi Iskola (Zsiliputi Jewish Sunday School) continues the beloved tradition of Sunday mornings at Zsilip, where hundreds of kids have built memories of shared games and, of course, playful learning. Now reimagined in the two-level Zsilip Center with an array of study rooms, the school runs 10:00–12:30 and welcomes ages 4 to 14, including preteens and teens.
Sessions break into age groups so everyone gets the right mix:
– Get ready for upcoming holidays together
– Learn mitzvot in ways that stick
– Explore traditions hands-on
– Absorb values that carry through life
Whether you’re little or already a teen, eyeing leadership roles or standing right before Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this Sunday school is designed for you. Dates include 2026.04.26., 2026.05.03., and 2026.05.10., all at the Budapest Zsilip Center.
Good to Know
– Location: Zsilip Center, 1 Újpesti Embankment (Újpesti rakpart 1), 1137 Budapest
– Program times: Fridays for Péntekecske in the evening; Sundays 10:00–12:30
– Amenities: Two floors of play spaces, multiple learning rooms
– Practicals: Look for “Date,” “Accommodation,” and “Food & Drink” info links tied to each event
– Note: Organizers may change dates or program details
Bring curiosity, bring kids, bring grandparents—Zsiliputi is set up so everyone belongs, learns, and celebrates together.
