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 | Uncategorized
Judaism places a great deal of significance on a child’s Hebrew name. It is believed that a child will live up to his/her name, so you want to give the child a name that you would want him/her to live up to! Ashkenazi Jews often name their children after a...
by Aviva Blumstein | Blog, Brit/Simchat Bat/Pidyon
Composed by Shelley List and Yael Penkower. English:Master of the creation: You have made me your partner in creating a new life on this great and wonderful day. My heart is filled with joy! Let my husband and family stand with me and praise Your mercy. For You did...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
English: May He Who has blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, David and Solomon and our mothers Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah bless the new mother _____ (mother’s Hebrew name bat her mother’s Hebrew name) and her newborn daughter and let her...
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...
