Baby Namings & Bris

Bringing a life into the world is a miracle - a new baby represents endless possibilities. I will work with you to design a personalized ceremony, utilizing readings, poetry or stories that reflect tradition and/or contemporary ideals. I will help you choose a Hebrew name and officiate a ceremony that can include your loved ones offering blessings. I can also help with logistics and planning- finding a venue, necessary ritual objects, ordering kippot and creating a service booklet.

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 FAQs

  • A baby naming is a brief ceremony during which the baby is given his or her Hebrew name. The chosen Hebrew name could be a name that sounds like the baby's secular/English name, or one that begins with the same sound as the baby's secular/English name. Often a Hebrew name is selected to honor a loved one who has passed away.

  • During the ceremony, there is an opportunity for the parents of the new baby to explain their choice of name and its significance to them. Other family members may recite blessings or special readings.

  • If a baby boy is being circumcised, (b'rit milah) typically done on the eighth day after birth, the boy is given his Hebrew name at the same time.

    Baby namings for girls can occur at any time, although they are usually done within the first year of the baby's life.

  • Anywhere. Your home, a restaurant, country club, hotel or any space you have secured for your celebration.

  • 15 to 20 minutes

  • Yes.