Zeved Habat Origin
The biblical foundation of the centuries-old Sephardic tradition for welcoming a newborn girl
The Structure of a Baby Naming Ceremony
Frameworks for the style of a welcoming and naming ritual
Choosing the Date and Time of a Baby Naming Ceremony
Practical matters and traditions to consider for a baby naming ceremony
Mystery of the Covenant: A New Ceremony of Simkhat Brit
Bringing the status and symbolism of covenant to the ceremony for welcoming and naming a daughter
Old Symbols, New Rituals: Adapting Traditional Symbols, Ceremonies and Blessings
Myriad suggestions and tips for creating new ceremonies while respecting tradition
Transition Ritual
An opportunity to join with others and be witnessed in any life transition, both external and internal
God Language
Traditional and alternative phrases for blessing formulation
Lekhi Lakh
Go forth to a place I will show you, a land you don’t know
Zeh Dodi
A wedding song based on Song of Songs 5:16
Blessing of the Animals
A Hillula for Rav Kook celebrating the role of animals in our lives
