jewish girls

essey1234 · October 2009

i am on team green so i don't know for sure yet. i know what we would do if it's a boy but what are you doing if it's a girl. r u having a naming? what will it be like? my family is religious and they do a quick thing at the synagogue that is just quick. i think it's unfair that the boy gets a big bris with a party like atmosphere. So what are you doing for the girls?

DiscusCoach · October 2009

Wow. DH's family (Jewish) hasn't said anything about that and my poor Catholic brain is a little overwhelmed.

Thanks for bringing this up.

CarlySara · October 2009

THe good thing about having a girl, is that there is no time line for a naming! I've been talking with a Rabbi here, who will be doing my naming. I'm going to wait until I'm a little more rested. Also, waiting a while will allow for a better chance that more people will be able to get the time off of work and get here for the naming. My family doesn't live close, so this is ideal for me. Good luck!

JinglesChic · October 2009

I went to a naming for a girl this weekend. The ceremony lasted 1 1/2 hours followed by a luncheon at the temple, and then an after party at the house. Yes a bris (sp?) has a party, but remember that part of a pen*s gets cut off. The least he can have is his family around him.

Bridgetkaryn · October 2009

Hi-

Catholic Lurker here... :-)

I just wanted to say that I went to a fantastic baby naming a few weeks ago for a friends daughter... She was 6 months old... It gave her mom plenty of time to get everything arranged and set up... they had the ceremony at the temple and then a reception after at a restaurant for those who attended... It was great, small and quaint but very special...

CarlySara · October 2009

I just remembered that the Rabbi I've been talking with sent me a link about how different people do namings. You may find it helpful.

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Life_Events/Newborn_Ceremonies/Liturgy_Ritual_and_Customs/For_Girls/Planning/new_rituals_for_daughters.shtml

abbzy85 · October 2009

The official baby naming ceremony for a girl takes place on a Monday, Thursday or Saturday after the baby is born. They announce it in the synagogue after the Torah portion is read. Some people choose to have a party right after, if it's convenient, while others wait and have a "Simchat Bat" which is essentially a baby welcoming party. Therefore, it gives the mom more time to actually be ready for the party and the girl is not left out. We would be having that type of party if we have a girl.

rapunzelchick · October 2009

For DD we had a Simchat Bat/naming when she was 2 months old. It was great because I was able to schedule it on a date that was convenient for all of our close friends and family, and a number of people were able to come into town who otherwise may not have on only 8 days notice had it been a boy. We had a lovely, short ceremony in the small chapel at the synagogue and then hosted a lunch afterwards serving bagels, fruit, salads, kugel (not to be confused with kegel!) and a sweet table. I had plenty of time to plan and by then we were not totally overwhelmed with being new parents. I'm actually getting a little teary-eyed remembering it because it was such a wonderful event.

rose916 · October 2009

During the 1st month after she is born (to give family time to arrange come) we are planning on having a little ceremony at the synagogue and then a party back at our house.

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