"Tkiya brings so much joy to Jewish learning. As the non-Jewish partner in an interfaith family raising a Jewish child, I am always learning along with my son. Tkiya has been a beautiful way to explore and learn together in a way that feels accessible, thoughtful, and meaningful." - Chelsea
“When our oldest child was a baby, I was no longer interested in participating in Jewish life solo. I sought out a way to engage as a family that would be age-appropriate for my kiddo and would welcome my non-Jewish husband too. I felt so fortunate to have found Tkiya then — and feel so privileged now to help guide it from strength to strength.” - Kate
“I love serving on the board of Tkiya because I have felt firsthand how meaningful it is to young Jewish kids and their families. More than anything else, my children’s connection and foundation to Judaism stems from the regular Tkiya programs they attended for the first five years of their lives living in New York City. As a board member, I’m inspired to play a small role in helping other kids across the country to find a joyful connection to Judaism.” - Rob
We invite you to join us on board our rocketship. Over the next ten years, Tkiya will train 100 educators through the Tkiya Gedola certification program, bringing our award-winning approach to Jewish education and family engagement through music to every community nationwide.
Where we started
Tkiya was founded in New York City in 2014 by Carla Friend, who found herself on a journey of re-discovering her Jewish identity through music. She created Tkiya to help others do the same.
Where we are now
A decade later, our award-winning programs are offered across the country, providing 15,000 people a year with direct entry points into Jewish life, meaning, and purpose.
In the past decade we
Held over 20,000 programs through 250 partnerships across 100 cities
Provided joyful Jewish connection for 50,000 unique individuals
Have grown to a team of 18 people!
“I am proud to be a part of Tkiya, an organization that helps families connect with Judaism, and other families, through music and joy. With my family, I have enjoyed the programming, both in person and during the super helpful pandemic-era virtual sing-alongs, and now I am happy to be a part of the team as a board member to help bring the experience to others.” - Jodi
“As a Tkiya board member, I am deeply committed to our mission of providing enriching connections to Jewish life through music. Music has a unique power to bring people together, foster a sense of community, and instill cultural traditions in a fun and accessible way. I believe that by introducing Jewish music at an early age, we not only create lasting memories for families but also help cultivate a love for Jewish heritage that can be passed down through generations.” - Shariee
“We found Tkiya when my son was five months old during the start of the pandemic when we were desperate for great music. But when we found Tkiya, what we got was incredible Jewish music that made Max jump up and down, and filled our souls. That’s when I reached out to Carla to find out how I could become more involved because I had to find a way to support the organization and bring the joy we found to so many others. Over the last four years I’ve been able to support this organization and watch as it grows to be the gold standard in Jewish music throughout the US.” - Seth