Ask the Orthodox Rabbi: Birth to Marriage in Judaism
An American Orthodox Rabbi provides answers to questions about Jewish celebrations of life, including birth, baby naming, bris, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, and weddings in Judaism.
American Orthodox Rabbi - Bris after C-Section Delivery
Rabbi A. Page is asked if and how the bris date is affected by a ceasarian section birth.
Rabbi A. Page is asked if and how the bris date is affected by a ceasarian section birth.
American Orthodox Rabbi - Torah Reading at night, Aufruf on Friday
Can the Torah be read at night? Can we have our Aufruf on Friday night?
Can the Torah be read at night? Can we have our Aufruf on Friday night?
American Orthodox Rabbi - Meaningful Bat Mitzvah Ceremonies
What ideas are there for homemade, meaningful Bat Mitzvah services?
What ideas are there for homemade, meaningful Bat Mitzvah services?
American Orthodox Rabbi - Who Chooses the Baby's Name
According to Jewish law or even Jewish custom, does the mother or father get to pick the first name of the child?
According to Jewish law or even Jewish custom, does the mother or father get to pick the first name of the child?
American Orthodox Rabbi - Naming After One Who Suffered
Can Jews name their children after a deceased relative whose death may be considered unnatural in any way (drug overdose, murder, suicide)? Can Jews name their babies after someone, alive or not, who has led a troubled and perhaps troublesome life?
Can Jews name their children after a deceased relative whose death may be considered unnatural in any way (drug overdose, murder, suicide)? Can Jews name their babies after someone, alive or not, who has led a troubled and perhaps troublesome life?
American Orthodox Rabbi - Tempting the Evil Eye during Pregnancy
Will I tempt the evil eye if I paint the baby's room before I give birth?
Will I tempt the evil eye if I paint the baby's room before I give birth?