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Tahini Cla
A friend's baby is having his Bris this Thursday, and I wonder what to bring along. Scotch, nappies, earplugs, anything, you name it, but I'd like it to be proper procedure.
And the question just occurred to me whether the present is more for the child or more for the parents?
Answer
If you have already given the baby a gift, do not feel obligated to bring one to the bris. However, a small token gift, such as a bib or stuffed animal, is perfectly appropriate.
Though it is thoughtful to give a baby gift with religious meaning, it is certainly not required, nor even expected, if you are not Jewish. Any gift suitable for a newborn baby boy is appropriate.
Do not be offended when your gift is not opened in front of you. The bris ceremony does not involve gift opening, and most parents choose to open the gifts after their guests have gone home.
If you have already given the baby a gift, do not feel obligated to bring one to the bris. However, a small token gift, such as a bib or stuffed animal, is perfectly appropriate.
Though it is thoughtful to give a baby gift with religious meaning, it is certainly not required, nor even expected, if you are not Jewish. Any gift suitable for a newborn baby boy is appropriate.
Do not be offended when your gift is not opened in front of you. The bris ceremony does not involve gift opening, and most parents choose to open the gifts after their guests have gone home.
Advice from Jewish folks?
djc1175
I'm Christian, and my Dr's wife is expecting their first child(male) next month. They are Jewish. I would like to get them a gift but have no idea what to get. When I was with him the other day I mentioned a 'Hamsa" his answer was "Oh, my wife has ton's on those." Any good idea's for me??
My question is here, because this is about Culture and Society!
Answer
As I'm sure you already know, Jews don't believe in Baby showers for the most part. They see it as bad luck.
So, wait until after the baby has been named.
(Usually another separate ceremony)
Personalized gifts are always welcomed after the Naming ceremony!
A personalized Kiddish cup or Mezuzah is always welcomed as these items become part of the child's Heritage collection.
As I'm sure you already know, Jews don't believe in Baby showers for the most part. They see it as bad luck.
So, wait until after the baby has been named.
(Usually another separate ceremony)
Personalized gifts are always welcomed after the Naming ceremony!
A personalized Kiddish cup or Mezuzah is always welcomed as these items become part of the child's Heritage collection.
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