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liz m
im invited to a jewish naming ceremony for a boy. sure it sounds self explanatory but do you usually take gifts money etc? im not familiar with the religion at all and i do not want to be rude and show unprepared.
the baby boy is 3 months old. so im all confused. maybe it's the fact that the parents are 1 jewish and 1 catholic.?? i thought he would be circumcised by now.
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You probably mean a bris. This is where the eight-day-old boy is circumcised and given his Hebrew name. A naming ceremony itself would only be done for a girl.
So--be prepared for a small amount of crying from the baby (and possibly the mom), but don't worry--you won't actually see what's happening.
As far as a gift--that's a thoughtful idea. Pretty much anything is fine--a nice baby outfit, toy, etc. If you want to give money, amounts in multiples of $18 are the best, since the numerical value of the letters which spell "life" in Hebrew is 18.
Oh, and come hungry--like every other event in Judaism, we eat!
You probably mean a bris. This is where the eight-day-old boy is circumcised and given his Hebrew name. A naming ceremony itself would only be done for a girl.
So--be prepared for a small amount of crying from the baby (and possibly the mom), but don't worry--you won't actually see what's happening.
As far as a gift--that's a thoughtful idea. Pretty much anything is fine--a nice baby outfit, toy, etc. If you want to give money, amounts in multiples of $18 are the best, since the numerical value of the letters which spell "life" in Hebrew is 18.
Oh, and come hungry--like every other event in Judaism, we eat!
Your not affiliated with a congregation, would you serach on the internet for a rabbi?
Ang
Would you search the internet for a rabbi to officiate your wedding? Blessing your child for a baby naming? Teach your children the lessons to become a Bar and or Bat Mitzvah? Officiate an Unveiling at the grave of your dear loved one on or around the Jewish anniversary date? A funeral? http://www.jewish-wedding-rabbi.com (note: be respectful with your answers - I am a real rabbi)
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I'm Jewish and not affiliated with a congregation. Here are my 2 schekels on this: My first choice to officiate my wedding would be my parents' rabbi. However, I'm in an unusual situation where my fiance is half Jewish (father's side), and I don't know if their rabbi (although reform) would perform the ceremony in that case. If not, my second choice would either be a rabbi by word-of-mouth, or off the internet, Third choice would be a non-denominational clergy person, or even a justice of the peace. We're 75% of a Jewish couple, so I'd prefer a rabbi performing the ceremony. :-)
If I had children and/or wanted to get more involved with life cycle events, particularly Bar or Bat Mitzvot, I would join a congregation. I don't like the idea of a Jewish kid going thru the Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony if they haven't been going to Hebrew school or practicing the religion. In that case, it's just an excuse for a party and gifts.
Re. funerals and unveilings: If the deceased practiced Judaism enough to care whether a rabbi was officiating, they had their own rabbi to officiate. Otherwise, I'll just stumble thru the mourner's kaddish myself. :-)
I'm Jewish and not affiliated with a congregation. Here are my 2 schekels on this: My first choice to officiate my wedding would be my parents' rabbi. However, I'm in an unusual situation where my fiance is half Jewish (father's side), and I don't know if their rabbi (although reform) would perform the ceremony in that case. If not, my second choice would either be a rabbi by word-of-mouth, or off the internet, Third choice would be a non-denominational clergy person, or even a justice of the peace. We're 75% of a Jewish couple, so I'd prefer a rabbi performing the ceremony. :-)
If I had children and/or wanted to get more involved with life cycle events, particularly Bar or Bat Mitzvot, I would join a congregation. I don't like the idea of a Jewish kid going thru the Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony if they haven't been going to Hebrew school or practicing the religion. In that case, it's just an excuse for a party and gifts.
Re. funerals and unveilings: If the deceased practiced Judaism enough to care whether a rabbi was officiating, they had their own rabbi to officiate. Otherwise, I'll just stumble thru the mourner's kaddish myself. :-)
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