by Aviva Blumstein | Brit/Simchat Bat/Pidyon
My friends Shani and Ilan wanted to celebrate the birth of their second daughter, their fourth child. This ceremony was particularly pertinent because it took place on the baby’s 31 day of life, 31 days after Ilan’s father had passed away. Yes, the beautiful blessing...
by Aviva Blumstein | Brit/Simchat Bat/Pidyon
–Searching for a way to celebrate the birth of a Jewish girl– There is no arguing that the Jewish baby boy who comes into this world is given a grand and meaningful welcome. The Hebrew word for circumcision is Brit Milah, and it means covenant. The newborn...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
Because the Simchat Bat Ceremony is relatively new, there are many ways of celebrating it. This is just one example of a ceremony that includes welcoming the child (reception), praise and thanksgiving as well as blessings. Reception The baby girl is brought in to the...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
The best thing about having a “simchat bat” is there is no proscribed ceremony. You can choose what works for you and your family. Here are a few ideas for your Simchat Bat: You can celebrate an intimate Simchat Bat for your close friends and family over...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
Owing to the fact that the concept of celebrating a bat mitzvah for a Jewish girl is relatively modern, and it is less proscribed than the bar mitzvah celebration, there are many wonderful and creative avenues in which to mark the occasion. The first step is to make...
