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Babies

NEWBORN CEREMONIES: A Warm Welcome

The birth of a baby is a momentous occasion for any family. Traditionally, Jewish boys are circumcised and given a name on the eighth day after they're born. Today, many families choose to have a simhat bat to formally welcome their daughters into the Jewish community, as well.

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