How to Have a Meaningful Jewish Baby Naming Ceremony
Jewish boys are traditionally named on a Brit Milah or Bris ceremony 8 days following their birth. This article will focus on the growing trend of naming or Simchat Bat ceremonies for Jewish baby girls. Unlike a bris, there are many different types of naming ceremonies for Jewish girls and this article will describe your choices.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Decide what type of ceremony you would like for daughter. For example, you could name your daughter during a Shabbat service when the parents (or father) are called to the Torah for an Aliyah. The Rabbi can simply announce the birth of the baby and the baby's Hebrew name or the parents can write something about who the child is named for and share that with the congregation and invited guests. You could also have a naming ceremony at home where you share the baby's Hebrew name and bless the baby.
-
2
Choose a date for the naming and invite family and friends either by phone, e-mail or written invitation.
-
-
3
Decide on a Hebrew name for your daughter. Many parents name their child for a relative or close friend who has passed away.
-
4
Decide whether you will be serving food after the naming ceremony and make plans to prepare or order the food.
-
5
Prepare in advance if you have chosen to write something about the person(s) for whom the child is named. Also, if you are writing any other parts of the ceremony, prepare them before the day of the naming.
-
6
Enjoy the ceremony and the first of many milestones in your child's life.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
There are so many different ways to have a meaningful Simchat Bat. Spend some time during your pregnancy researching your options.
