Bris & Baby Naming

A new baby brings a lot of joy and usually a lot of questions too.

If you need help arranging a bris, choosing a Hebrew name, or figuring out what comes next, call us.

For a baby boy

A Jewish baby boy is traditionally named at his bris, held on the eighth day when Jewish law permits.

If you are expecting a boy, you can call us before the baby is born.

We can help:

• Connect you with a qualified mohel
• Explain what happens at the bris
• Help with planning
• Talk through Hebrew names
• Help with the practical details

You don’t need to know anything beforehand.

The mohel we recommend

For a bris, we recommend Rabbi Gil Leeds, the Bay Area Mohel - highly certified and highly recommended.

Visit bayareamohel.com

For a baby girl

A baby girl is traditionally given her Hebrew name at a Torah reading.

At Chabad of Concord, the usual opportunity is Shabbat morning, when we have a minyan and read from the Torah.

A blessing is said for the baby and her mother, and her Hebrew name is announced.

If you’re welcoming a baby girl, contact Rabbi Berel and we’ll help arrange the naming and, if you’d like, a Kiddush or celebration afterward.

Call us when the baby arrives and we’ll figure out the right Shabbat together.

Choosing a Hebrew name

Some families name after a relative.

Others choose a Jewish name they find meaningful.

If you’re not sure, we’re happy to talk it through with you.

And if you’re an adult who never received a Hebrew name, it’s not too late.

Have a baby on the way—or already here?

Call or text Rabbi Berel at 925-326-1613.

Mazal tov. We’d be happy to help.