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.
“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.”Â
This ritual can be woven into an aliyah, another part of a Torah service or can stand alone
To be performed on the 8th day or another day
A blessing for a baby girlÂ
Using a set of values to write your own blessings for a new baby
“May you never feel alone for you will always have each other”
“With you, we see a future we can only begin to imagine”
Now more than ever, we need the guidance of our ancestors, and creative expression provides a wonderful path for connection.
Express your love and gratitude for those who have profoundly shaped your journey and summon their wisdom into your own life.
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