A Ner Nishamah
Lighting a candle, symbolic of the new soul born into the world. Can also be used like a yahrzeit candle to recall the departed soul for whom the baby is named. Also a covenantal symbol.
Tallit
Some couples wrap the baby in a tallit, perhaps the one used as their huppah, as a symbol of covenant or welcome
Smelling Fragrant Spices
A symbol of life, love, and renewal at a baby naming ceremony
Traditional Blessing for Entering a Girl Baby into the Covenant
With Hebrew, a traditional blessing
Anointing with Breast Milk
Excerpted from an original babynaming ceremony in which the baby is welcomed into the covenant by anointing her with breast milk
A Mother’s Prayer at the Naming of Her Daughter
Celebrating the gift of life through faith, love, and courage
Blessing the New Parents
Blessing to be recited by the officiant to the new parents at the welcoming ceremony
Awakening the Senses
A new ritual in which the infant is offered something to stimulate each of her senses
Build Me a Daughter
Modern prayer
We Dedicate Our Child to Torah
A modern prayer for a baby naming
