My God,
this little soul (the child’s name)
is pure.
Your sacred Image is manifest
in (the child’s name),
forming and developing
unfolding
even as s/he is emerged and entered
into the world.
One day,
may it be far into the future,
this little soul will leave this world
and enter the next one.
May every moment
of this little one’s life
be blessed
with love,
with health,
with life.
May s/he gain strength and resilience,
in and out,
body and soul.
I am grateful to you,
my God
God of every generation,
for this little one’s life.
Blessed are You,
God who restores our souls
each day.
Amen.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor serves as the spiritual leader of Congregation Netivot Shalom in Berkely, CA. He is a published author, musician, teacher and activist.
