Evergreen

Jewish traditions for selecting a child's name.

A covenant ceremony welcomes a child into the community of humanity as a developing moral agent, responsible for working to perfect the world.

Why mark a newborn's arrival?

An overview of ceremonies to welcome baby boys and girls.

Parents face many choices in preparing a welcoming ceremony and party for their baby girl.

As identified Jews, our speech and actions reflect on our families and the larger Jewish people.

We achieve nobility and holiness through practicing self-restraint.

The commandment to be holy permeates every other commandment, fills in gaps between commandments, and infuses every human action.

Getting ready for the arrival of the Sabbath Queen.