Zeved Habat Origin

A name [for the ritual] that recalls the traditional ceremony among select Sephardic communities. A ‘zeved’, is a gift, as emerges from the verse in Torah where the matriarch Leah names her son Zevulun, explaining, ‘God has endowed me with a good dowry (zeved)’ (Genesis 30:20). In the following verse we are told, ‘And afterwards she bore a daughter and called her name Dina.’ The word zeved is a contraction of the first two letters of ‘Zevulun’ and the first letter of ‘Dina’. In choosing the name ‘zeved’, the parents give expression to their sentiment that their daughter is a gift from God.

Ritualwell content is available for free thanks to the generous support of readers like you! Please help us continue to offer meaningful content with a donation today. 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Rituals

Shop Ritualwell - Discover unique Judaica products

The Reconstructionist Network

Liturgy Writing for Prayer Leaders

This immersion is for prayer leaders who have some experience writing prayers and want to receive feedback and hone their skills as liturgists in a supportive environment.

Six sessions, starting May 24th

Get the latest from Ritualwell

Subscribe for the latest rituals, online learning opportunities, and unique Judaica finds from our store.