The New Jewish Baby Book

by Diamant, Anita

• ISBN13: 9781580232517
• ISBN10: 1580232515
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-15
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Pub

Summary

A complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community, and for commemorating this joyous event in family life-whatever your family constellation. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Preface	xv
Acknowledgments	xix
Introduction	xxi
Part 1: Chai---Life	1	(12)
Conception	3	(3)
Pregnancy	6	(4)
Birth	10	(3)
Part 2: A Jewish Name	13	(66)
Naming	15	(14)
A Son! Boys' Names	29	(25)
A Daughter! Girls' Names	54	(25)
Part 3: Brit---Covenant	79	(106)
Covenants	81	(2)
Brit Milah---The Covenant of Circumcision	83	(39)
Questions and Answers	84	(5)
History	89	(2)
Traditional Interpretations	91	(1)
Planning a Bris	92	(8)
Liturgy and Ritual	100	(5)
Adoption, Conversion, and Rituals for Already Circumcised Sons	105	(3)
Caring for the Newly Circumcised Baby	108	(1)
Two Ceremonies for Brit Milah	108	(14)
Brit Bat---Welcoming Our Daughters	122	(43)
History	123	(3)
Planning a Brit Bat	126	(3)
Elements of a Brit Bat Ceremony	129	(11)
Four Ceremonies for Brit Bat	140	(25)
Hiddur Mitzvah---Beautiful Touches	165	(20)
Ideas and Readings for Your Celebration	165	(20)
Part 4: Simcha---Joy	185	(28)
Simcha Means ``Party''	187	(5)
Announcements	192	(11)
Celebrations and Customs	203	(10)
Part 5: The Changing Jewish Family	213	(20)
Interfaith Families	216	(4)
Adoption	220	(13)
PART 6: The First Year	233	(10)
Weaning	238	(5)
Appendix 1: What Non-Jews Should Known about Brit Milah---the Covenant of Circumcision	243	(3)
Appendix 2: What Non-Jews Should Know about Brit Bat---the Covenant for a Daughter	246	(3)
Resources for New Parents	249	(5)
Notes	254	(13)
Glossary	267	(5)
Directory of Artists	272	(1)
Index	273