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.
Lighting a candle, symbolic of the new soul born into the world. Can also be used like a yahrzeit candle to recall the departed soul for whom the baby is named. Also a covenantal symbol.
With Hebrew, a traditional blessing
Excerpted from an original babynaming ceremony in which the baby is welcomed into the covenant by anointing her with breast milk
Celebrating the gift of life through faith, love, and courage
Blessing to be recited by the officiant to the new parents at the welcoming ceremony
A new ritual in which the infant is offered something to stimulate each of her senses
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