What is a Jewish birth ceremony called?

Answer 1

Ashkenazic: Simchat Bat Sephardic: Zeved habat

Answer 2

I belong to a Reform Synagogue, and the rabbi wraps her prayer shawl around the parents and their babies. We say prayers, sing songs, and the parents receive baby naming certificates.

Answer 3

For boys, it's called a "Breet Meelah" or "Briss". For girls, some modern congregations hold a "Baby Naming" or a "Breet Bat"

Answer 4

the Bris Milah, or circumcision. Non Orthodox also have a baby naming ceremony for a girl. The ritual of circumcision is part of Gods Covenant with the Jews.

Answer 5

There is no Jewish birth ceremony, however, the Torah requires that Jewish boys be circumcised on the 8th day after birth. The circumcision ritual, or brit milah (bris in Ashkenazic) is a big event. Traditionally, there are lots of guests gathered around as the mohel (ritual circumciser, pronounced moyel in Ashkenazic) does the deed, the baby is formally named, and then there is food and festivity. this may be done at home or in the synagogue. Jewish girls have a less bloody naming ceremony, something of a recent innovation, usually involving bringing the baby girl to the synagogue for formal naming and presentation to the congregation.