Baby Naming

“Just as this child has been entered into the covenant of our people,  so may s/he be entered into a life of Torah learning, of family love and of ma’asim tovim, good deeds.”

Beautiful words for a heartfelt beginning to life’s journey…and we offer this blessing each time a baby is brought before our welcoming Shabbat congregation.  Our new parents are invited to bring their relatives and friends to a Beth El morning service, and, before the open Torah, we all offer spontaneous words of blessings;  songs of praise; and expressions of proud delight in welcoming another new life to our community and to the world.