Celebrate Your Baby Naming

Nefesh would be honoured to help you arrange this beautiful ceremony.

The Shul Ceremony

During the service, the baby's father is honoured with an Aliyah (a call-up to the Torah). After his Torah portion is read, Rabbi Moss will offer a special blessing for the baby's safe arrival and the mother's well-being.

At this moment, the father will be asked to announce the baby's chosen Hebrew name, which will be included in the formal naming blessing. It is traditional for parents to make a donation to the Shul in honour of the occasion, which is left to your discretion.

Additional Aliyot: If you would like to honour other family members or friends with a call-up, please let Rabbi Moss know. We will do our best to accommodate this, depending on other events in the Shul that day.

Information to Provide

Before the ceremony day, please email the following Hebrew names to [email protected]. You can also tell the Rabbi on the day, but providing them in advance is helpful.

  • The new baby's full Hebrew name
  • The baby's father's name (and if they are Cohen/Levi/Yisrael)
  • The baby's paternal grandfather's name (and if they are Kohen/Levi/Yisrael)
  • The baby's mother's name
  • The baby's maternal grandmother's name

Sponsoring the Kiddush

Following the service, you can celebrate by sponsoring a Kiddush. You have two main options:

Internal Catering

Sponsor our standard Shabbos Kiddush for a set fee paid to the Shul. We'll handle all the food preparation.

If you're expecting extra guests, just let the office know, and we'll advise of the total cost. You are welcome to bring your own additional soft drinks or alcohol.

Note: All food provided is Parev. NO DAIRY is permitted.

External Catering

Arrange your own special Kiddush using an approved Kosher caterer. No Kiddush fee is paid to the Shul for this option.

You or your caterer will need to supply all food, drinks, and disposables for 120 people plus your own guests. Deliveries can be made the day before.

Let us know if you would like to hire our kitchen helper to assist with setup and cleanup.

Ready to start planning or have more questions?

Please contact us at [email protected].