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.
Welcoming ceremony for a baby girl inspired by priestesses
Ceremony of redemption of the first-born child
A welcoming and naming ceremony for a new baby
Original song based on Pslams for a baby girl blessing, bat mitzvah, or wedding
A blessing of strength and resilience for a premature baby
A ritual to say goodbye to a beloved foster child, modeled on the Jewish baby naming ceremony
A musician couple chooses to sing a song to their new baby in lieu of making a speech at the baby naming ceremony
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