"The old will be renewed, the new will be sanctified"
The age of the commandments is more than a symbolic moment – it is a milestone that invites us to stop, look back at our roots, and ask ourselves questions about our identity.
This is a moment when you can explore the family past together, find exciting stories, and ask:
What do I want to take with me next?
What values, traditions, and stories will become a part of me?
The choice to mark the age of the commandments in a significant way is not obvious. In a world of fast pace, technology and innovation, the question arises: is there still a place for the old stories?
Is the past relevant to our present?
And perhaps there is a rare opportunity here – to discover how the values and wisdom of previous generations can shape our path forward.
"The old will be renewed and the new will be sanctified"
Celebrating the age of the mitzvot can be a bridge between generations, an opportunity to learn family stories and understand how they fit into our identity today.
The journey of coming of age is not only a connection to tradition but also an introspection, an opportunity to ask:
What from the old world do I want to preserve, and what from the new world can add value to me?
In a reality where the younger generation speaks a different language than their parents and grandparents, this is a moment when dialogue can be created.
How can past experiences contribute to understanding the present?
How can the connection to tradition enrich the world of children growing up in a digital world?
Parental support for young adolescents is, in a sense, an acknowledgement that both parties have a lot to learn from each other.
It is an important choice to dedicate time to a celebration that deepens family bonds, that asks fundamental questions about roots, belonging, and identity.
Ultimately, this journey is not just about the past, but also about the future.
How do we take these values and stories and carry them forward, in a way that suits us and the world in which we live?
