JEWISH CHILDBIRTH ARTICLES
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Jewish Perspectives on the Birthing Experience
Roselle A. Lutwak, Ann Marie Ney, Judy E. White
A labor and delivery nurse concludes her report of a newly-delivered primigravida with the following comments: "I have some real concerns... Read More...
As expectant women approach their due dates a variety of emotions tend to surface. Some women are filled with excitement, anxiously anticipating the day that they will meet their baby face to face. Read More...
Rabbi Aron Moss
Can I afford a large family? Should we have a big family and hope for divine assistance to maintain our standard of living? Read More...
Rabbi Pinny and Chani Lew
Many couples have accepted the custom of announcing a pregnancy after the mother enters the fifth month. It does not apply to sharing the news in confidentiality with immediate family. Read More...
Rabbi Aron Moss
Why don't we do a "Sholom Nekeiva" (lit. welcome female) upon the birth of a girl, as we do a Sholom Zochor for a baby boy? Read More...
CEO of the EU (Entire Universe)
Tova Hinda Siegel
Once again, I had the awesome privilege of participating in the birth of a new grandchild. My daughter, who is one of the emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, OBM, in Milan, Italy, came to visit us in L.A... Read More...
A Message of Blessing for Mother and Child
Sichos in English
During the Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengen, 5747, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, recalled and discussed an interesting custom that has been forgotten in modern times. Read More...
Mazel Tov! A Blessing for Mother and Child
Sichos in English
During the Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengan of 5747, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, recalled and discussed an interesting age-old custom which has gone out of style in modern times. Read More...
Yael Hanover
April 11, 2006 - two days before Passover. I loaded my grocery cart with Matzoh, wine, grape juice, ground walnuts, romaine lettuce, eggs, Kosher salt - the essentials. Read More...
Rabbi Aron Moss
My wife has entered the seventh month of pregnancy, and we have started discussing names for our baby. She wants something traditional but... Read More...
Rabbi Pinny and Chani Lew
A Jew is commanded to circumcise his son on the eighth day after his birth, when his faculty of reason is not yet developed. This aspect signifies that a Jew is bound and committed to G‑d at the earliest opportunity, in an absolute and all comprehensive way that transcends his reason and perception.
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