Celebrating New Life and Jewish Continuity

“It was this child I prayed for; and God has granted me what I asked.” – 1 Samuel 1:27

Welcoming a new baby is a joyous occasion that strengthens the bonds of family and community. Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Baruch provide support for various ceremonies to welcome babies into the Jewish community.

Brit Milah: The Torah commands us to circumcise our newborn sons on the eighth day of their new lives. This powerful ceremony celebrates new life, and also brings our sons into Judaism’s sacred covenant. Rabbi Cohen can put you in touch with a skilled Mohel (ritual circumciser), help the parents understand the ceremony, and co-officiate, along with the Mohel.

Simchat Bat: Just as we rejoice in the birth of our sons, we celebrate the great blessing of a newborn daughter with a ceremony that brings her into the covenant and confers upon her a Hebrew name. Rabbi Cohen can help you think through and design this ceremony, which can take place either at home or at the synagogue, on Shabbat or a week day.

Community Celebration: We encourage families to share this joyous occasion with our community through an Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush luncheon, fostering a strong sense of belonging and continuity.