Choosing and naming a baby girl is a beautiful and meaningful opportunity. A baby girl is often given a Hebrew name in our shul, on Shabbat mornings. A special blessing is said for the mother’s health, followed by the baby naming. A ceremony at home, called a Simchat Bat ceremony, is another option. Please be in touch with the shul office to discuss when and how to name your newborn baby girl.
The naming of a baby boy takes place during their Brit Milah or “Bris” (circumcision). Assuming there is no reason to delay, this happens on the eighth day after birth and can take place either in a home, at shul or at a location to suit your family.
The Brit Milah is performed by a mohel. We recommend mohalim (plural of mohel) professionally trained and licensed by the Initiation Society. Detailed information about the Brit Milah and how to organise it can be found on the Initiation Society’s What is a Brit Milah webpage. If you would like to book the shul for your son’s Brit Milah, please speak to the shul office.
A first born male (not a Kohen or Levi) who was born in certain specific circumstances should have a Pidyon HaBen (Redeeming the Son) ceremony. Please speak to the shul office to find out if your son qualifies for a Pidyon HaBen.
Don’t forget to join your baby up to Tribe, the United Synagogue’s Young People’s Department, so that you can also receive a baby gift pack.
