About Tefillin Time Out

Our mission

To inspire Jewish youth to embrace their heritage through the power of basketball and the spiritual discipline of tefillin. We foster connection, community, and confidence—on and off the court.

Whether you ball hard or just want to learn how to wrap tefillin — this is for you!

what we do

To inspire Jewish youth to embrace their heritage through the power of basketball and the spiritual discipline of tefillin. We foster connection, community, and confidence on and off the court Host events that combine basketball tournaments or clinics with meaningful tefillin experiences.

• Create a safe, fun space where teens and young adults can explore Jewish identity without pressure.

• Train peer leaders to guide others in both wrapping tefillin and building confidence through sportsmanship.

event highlights

3-on-3 and 5-on-5 tournaments

• “Wrap & Run” tefillin booths courtside

• Guest speakers (athletes, rabbis, mentors)

• Music, kosher food, and community bonding

Target Audience

Jewish teens and young adults (ages 13–25)

• Particularly those unaffiliated or disconnected from formal Jewish institutions

• Community leaders looking for dynamic outreach programs

Our Impact Goals

1,000+ Jewish teens reached in Year 1

• 100+ new tefillin wraps/month

• Launch in 3 cities by end of Year 2

Get Involved

We’re currently seeking:

• Event sponsors

• Volunteer coaches and mentors

• Donations of venues, gear, or food

• Partner orgs (Chabad houses, JCCs, schools)

sponsorship

I’m the founder of Tefillin Time-out, a new nonprofit initiative bringing together the power of basketball and the soul of Jewish tradition.

Our mission is to inspire Jewish youth to embrace their heritage through meaningful, energizing events that combine basketball tournaments with the mitzvah of tefillin. It’s not just about hoops — it

I’m the founder of Tefillin Time-out, a new nonprofit initiative bringing together the power of basketball and the soul of Jewish tradition.

We’re currently planning our next major event and would love to partner with organizations like yours that care about Jewish continuity, youth engagement, and creative outreach.

Ways to support:

• Sponsor an event ($500–$5,000 tiers)

• Donate food, gear, or venues

• Help us reach more communities

I’d love to schedule a quick call to share more and explore ways to collaborate. Thank you for supporting innovative Jewish outreach — and helping us build something unforgettable.

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