Birth, Baby Naming, and Bris in Judaism
An Orthodox Rabbi provides answers to questions about Birth, Baby Naming, and Bris in Judaism.
Godparents
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the Jewish concept of Godparents.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the Jewish concept of Godparents.
Bris - Sign of the Covenant
Is there any explanation for why circumcision was the chosen "sign" of the covenant?
Is there any explanation for why circumcision was the chosen "sign" of the covenant?
Bris - Is Circumcision Necessary?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why it is necessary for Jewish babies to undergo circumcision.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why it is necessary for Jewish babies to undergo circumcision.
Bris - Fake Ceremony
Can the real circumcision take place in the hospital and a fake circumcision be done at the baby's bris/naming ceremony?
Can the real circumcision take place in the hospital and a fake circumcision be done at the baby's bris/naming ceremony?
Baby Naming for Girl
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers a question about Jewish baby naming ceremonies for girls.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers a question about Jewish baby naming ceremonies for girls.
Baby Naming - After Living Relative, 1
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains whether children can be given names after living relatives in Judaism.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains whether children can be given names after living relatives in Judaism.
Baby Naming - After Living Relative, 1
Can Jewish babies be named after living relatives?
Can Jewish babies be named after living relatives?
Baby Naming - First versus Middle Name
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers a question about the importance of a baby's first versus middle name.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers a question about the importance of a baby's first versus middle name.
Baby Naming - Grandparents' Wishes
How important is it to consider the wishes of a grandparent when naming a new baby?
How important is it to consider the wishes of a grandparent when naming a new baby?
Baby Naming - Same as Cousins
Rabbi Shraga Simmons is asked whether someone can give their child the same name as his sibling's gave his child.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons is asked whether someone can give their child the same name as his sibling's gave his child.
Baby Naming - Timing
Can one wait a few years before given a Jewish name to their baby?
Can one wait a few years before given a Jewish name to their baby?