Seventh Day of Chanukah in Casa Avrech.
This morning in synagogue our granddaughter was blessed with a beautiful Hebrew name.
The naming ceremony is called Zeved Habat, the gift of a daughter. This custom has long been associated with Sephardic Jews, but is increasingly adopted by Ashkenazim.
We thank HaShem for the miracle of a new life, and pray that His Blessings will accompany her all the days of her life.
Here is the naming part of the ceremony, taken from the Koren Siddur, translation by Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth.
He who blessed our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Moses and Aaron, David and Solomon, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah. May He bless Offspring #2, daughter of Chasya, who has given birth.
And her newborn daughter, born in favor, whose name in Israel shall be called Lielle Meital daughter of Son-in-Law #1.
Bless, we pray to You, her parents that they may have the merit to raise her to the Torah, to the marriage canopy and to good deeds; and let us say: Amen.
Lielle Meital, pronounced Lee-ale May-tal. Lielle means G-d is Mine, and Meital means droplets of dew.
For us, it is a joy and a b’racha, a blessing, to share the naming of our beloved new granddaughter with all our readers. May we only share simchas together.
Ariel Chaim Avrech, ZT'L, May His Righteous Memory be a Blessing.
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Mazel Tov! Lielle Meital is absolutely beautiful.
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BTW, I watched a movie called “Yankles” this weekend…somewhat painful, considering the awfully bad payos, confused hassidic garb, confused Ashkenaz/Sefard Hebrew pronounciation…I would have worked for free to help them and avoid having my teeth put on edge. Is there someone in Hollywood that can help out poor movie producers like this? Is this something you do? Or should I try to move to Hollywood
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For what it’s worth,she’s got my prayers
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Everyone:
Karen and I are grateful for all your generous comments. Have an inspiring and lovely Shabbat.
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AMEN!!
Mazal Tov to the whole family.
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Congratulations to you and yours, Robert. I’m stunned by the beautiful imagery of ‘droplets of dew’.
Lovely channukah photos too. The mantel and ornament drip with class.
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What a beautiful name. Not only is “Tal” a common name in Israel, combinations, such as Ravital (full of dew) and Ortal (light of dew) are common.
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Congratulations! A beautiful baby and a beautiful name!!
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Mazal Tov!
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Dittos on the beautiful name. Health and happiness to her entire family.
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Congratulations, Robert.
Notwithstanding such theological differences as we have, I find common ground in this. Mormon fathers also bless and name their newborns before their local congregation. There are no prescribed words for the blessing, but the thoughts that are usually expressed seem very similar.
And somehow a tradition has grown up of holding up the newborn for the whole congregation to see immediately after the blessing is complete, which usually draws a unison “awwwwwww” from the adults present.
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Letorah, Lechupah, Ulma’asim Tovim. Only nachas!
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So may it be: “May we only share simchas together”.
B”H
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The b’racha of light for your holiday! Now that’s a miracle. Mazel Tov.
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MAZAL TOV!! Good health for all the family.
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That’s such a beautiful name for a beautiful little girl! Mazal Tov!
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A beautiful name, Robert. Congratulations again!
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Awww, so sweet. That little girl is beautiful with a gorgeous name. Mazal tov to you and your whole family! I hope that mommy is feeling great! May we all only know of simchas!
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Yes, I’d seen the name on FB, only moments after your daughter posted it this a.m. What a lovely, lyrical name!
Were you able to be there today?
Mazel Tov again to everyone.
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Amen.
What a beautiful name, and a beautiful ceremony. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
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Love the name. Good choices. Very modern, lilting and spiritual, full of meaning in the context of Israel’s recent events. We who have Ashkenazi accents when we speak Hebrew will not mess up the names, such as happens when there is an “r” or “resh” sound.
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A pretty name for a pretty baby, and I’m an expert on both!
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dahozho:
Thanks so much. B’rachas to you and yours.
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Jackie:
So good to hear from you. I had a feeling you would appreciate the text of the ceremony.
Everyone should know that if not for you, Jackie, Seraphic Secret would not exist.
We are grateful for your friendship, and of course, for taking care of Offspring #2 when she and her friends were in Europe.
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Westbankmama:
At the moment, and as you know this changes very quickly, Lielle Meital most looks like her aunt, Offspring #3. But as we say in Hollywood, it’s all in the lighting:-)
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Soccer Dad:
Thanks so much. Yes, we love her name. Offspring #2 and her husband have a real gift for coming up with lovely and meaningful names.
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Mazel Tov!! What a precious bundle of joy! May you continue to have many nachas from the offspring and their offspring, and may the little ones grow to a life of Torah, chuppa, v’ma’asim tovim!!
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What an absolutely glorious name for a most loved daughter and granddaughter. I loved reading the naming ceremony text. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us, Robert and Karen.
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Mazel tov! Does she look like her sister?
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A beautiful name for a beautiful girl. Mazel Tov. And may she and her big sister give you naches for many years to come.
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