Historically, Jewish people have formally welcomed boys into the covenant with God, marking the occasion with celebration and circumcision. The birth of a girl was met with joy, but no ritual or communal celebration. We offer a variety of ways to formally welcome both girls and boys. You’ll also find naming rituals and blessings for parents, grandparents and children.
A welcoming ceremony for twins
“There is a new light in our hearts and in our home…”
A ceremony for welcoming a baby girl into the covenant
Proposed service that includes new text, ritual objects, and a central role for the purifying blood of the mother
A rabbi discusses her desire to incorporate the notion of covenant into her daughter’s babynaming
A brief guide to babynaming history and how-to
This blessing is traditionally used every Friday evening by parents when blessing their children.
Traditionally, a cypress tree was planted when a daughter was born and a cedar for a son. Their branches were woven together to make the wedding canopy.
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