Jack's tallit was completed. it was time for him to come tie the tzitzit. I showed him the completed tallit in all of it's details. The base silk was different than what he had selected. I sent his family photos of the silks that were available and they were pleased with the alternative choice. ( I was too, it was a much nicer silk. Sometimes the stock issues of my silk suppliers play out in our favor.) I also showed Jack and his family the sad red silk that I had ordered and they agreed that the deep red velvet was MUCH better We were then ready to tie the tzitzit. I usually show the bar-mitzvah child how to do the tying first. Often the family wants to join in. Jack's mother and grandmother joined him in tying the tzitzit. Of the three, Jack's grandmother was the most used to doing handwork. She was a quick study. there is always something so companionable about a group of people all working together with their hands. Jack used a tooth...
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