We dedicate our child to TorahThe Five Books of Moses, and the foundation of all of Jewish life and lore. The Torah is considered the heart and soul of the Jewish people, and study of the Torah is a high mitzvah. The Torah itself a scroll that is hand lettered on parchment, elaborately dressed and decorated, and stored in a decorative ark. It is chanted aloud on Mondays, Thursdays, and Shabbat, according to a yearly cycle. Sometimes "Torah" is used as a colloquial term for Jewish learning and narrative in general. – to a never-ending
fascination with study and learning. With a book,
she will never be alone.
We dedicate our child to huppahMarriage canopy symbolizing the couple's new home. – to never-ending
growth as a human being, capable of giving and
receiving love. With loving family and friends,
she will never be alone.
We dedicate our child to ma’asim tovimLit. Good deeds. The traditional prayer for a newborn infant at his or her brit milah or baby naming concludes, "May s/he grow to Torah, to Chuppah, and to ma'asim tovim." – to a never-ending concern for family and community, justice, and charity. While she cares for others, she will never be alone.
