Welcoming a child into the Jewish people is an experience rich with happiness and promise for the future. I create personalized ceremonies with parents for namings or brit milah (circumcision) that include family members and friends of all faiths and celebrate the joy of a new life.
Testimonials
“Rabbi Jeffrey Wildstein performed an especially moving and meaningful Baby Naming Ceremony for my adopted, twin sons…
Leading up to the day, I appreciated Rabbi Wildstein’s joyful guidance and patient instruction in leading us through the steps of a traditional rite of passage.
On the day itself, we were encouraged to personalize the ceremony even further through 1) setting—beneath our backyard tree; 2) symbols—Kiddish cups passed down from prior simchas; and 3) stories—mostly of family members whose names were being carried on by our sons, growing our heritage both forward and back.
We are grateful to Rabbi Wildstein for preparing us well for this spiritual event, setting the right tone, creating an inclusive space, and last but not least, connecting our children to our local and global Jewish communities.” S.G.
“Our son was being named after my father, and Rabbi Wildstein spoke very warmly and knowingly of the importance of his name to our family. At that event, he was also incredibly warm and welcoming to our family and friends of different faiths, making it a lovely event for people who were unfamiliar with the traditions of a Jewish naming.” L.K.