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WHAT WE DO
Family Ties partners with temples to offer families a guided, hands-on, pre-B'nei Mitzvah experience that brings to life the true meaning of L'dor V'dor.
Before the B'nei Mitzvah weekend begins, amid the many preparations, Family Ties creates an intentional pause for families to gather and exchange tzitzit from their own tallit with the childs tallit–connecting generations into one sacred garment.
As the tzitzit are re-tied, each family member offers the child a personal blessing, as we symbolically "tie the blessings into
the knots," transforming the tallit into a ritual object and tangible expression of Jewish continuity.
WHY TEMPLES LOVE FAMILY TIES
- Reinforces core B'nei Mitzvah values through experiential Jewish learning
- Strengthens intergenerational bonds through a shared Jewish ritual that reflects the importance of Jewish continuity
- Deepens the childs understanding of their place within the ongoing story of the Jewish people and those who came before them
- Supports clergy and educators by offering a meaningful enrichment experience that carries families into B'nei Mitzvah and beyond
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Requires no additional time commitment or preparation from clergy or synagogue staff
- Held in the family's home or chosen setting
- Approximately 60 minutes in length
- Appropriate for all family structures, backgrounds, and denominational communities
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Family Ties was founded by Jennifer Hobaica, who created the B'nei Mitzvah program at a temple in Encino, CA and spent a decade accompanying hundreds of students and their families, in close partnership with clergy and educators, through one of Judaism's most meaningful milestones. Along the way, Jennifer learned the art and symbolism of tzitit tying directly from clergy and gained a deep respect for the ritual, its history and its power to connect generations.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
Family Ties is honored to partner with temples seeking to enrich family engagement and elevate the B'nei Mitzvah experience
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