Topic Tags: baby naming

“Will they be man or woman? /   the angels asked.  / They are neither and both, said God.” 

Bris Dam Doros means a Covenant with the Blood of Generations. In this form of bris, blood is spilled to seal the covenant—but not the blood of the child, but rather the blood of the parent/s…

“In this moment, though, I felt triumphant. Not only had I given birth and become a mother in my late 40s, but I had figured out a way to truly honor my father’s memory and wishes…”

“We have been waiting for you”

“How might we mark the moment of birth and coming into Jewish covenant without focusing on the gender and genitals of an infant?”

“May you claim your ancient power”

Baby naming tradition matching Hebrew letters of child’s name to biblical verses

“May you grow to be a strong woman”

“We pray that those yearning to conceive, carry, foster or adopt will lead to a joyful outcome”

“Our tradition teaches that the birth of a child brings with it a new possibility for redemption, for transformative justice, for peace and wholeness.”