Frequently Asked Questions
How do I plan for the birth of my child?
Please contact one of our rabbis to help with the selection of a Hebrew name, for help and information in planning a baby naming or brit milah, and to determine if a pidyon ha-ben (redemption of the first-born) ceremony is necessary.
Jewish tradition requires that a baby boy be circumcised on the eighth day of life, provided that there are no health concerns. Please contact a mohel, who is specially trained to perform this mitzvah. Our offices have the contact information for some of our local mohalim. You are invited to celebrate your son's brit milah in one of our many beautiful synagogue spaces.
To reserve a synagogue room, please contact Shelley Golsky. In addition, our rabbis can help you celebrate this milestone by co-officiating with the mohel and offering words of blessing.
In recent years, Jewish tradition has embraced several innovative naming ceremonies to officially welcome a baby girl into the Jewish People. These include a baby naming, where the infant and her parents are called to the Torah during a Shabbat morning service, and a separate simchat bat ceremony which can be officiated by a rabbi.
Please contact one of our rabbis for help in planning such a ceremony.
To schedule a baby naming at the Torah during Shabbat services, please contact ourAssistant Cantor, Leonard Gutman.
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