Baby Naming Officiation
Baby Naming Officiation in South Florida for Unaffiliated Jewish and Interfaith Families
A baby naming is one of the most tender ceremonies in Jewish life — a moment to welcome a new soul into the world, into your family, and into the Jewish people. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering at home or a larger celebration, I'll help you create something that feels personal, meaningful, and full of love.
Cantor Rebecca Gladstone
Jewish Baby Namings
A traditional Jewish baby naming — known as a Simchat Bat for girls or Brit Shalom for boys — is a sacred moment of covenant and community. I'll guide you through the meaningful rituals, blessings, and prayers, customizing the ceremony to reflect your family's values and level of observance.
As a cantor, I bring live music and song to the ceremony, making the moment truly come alive.
Interfaith & Non-Traditional Namings
Your family's story is unique. If you're coming from different backgrounds, have a blended family, or simply want something that doesn't fit a traditional mold, I'll help you design a naming ceremony that honors everyone in the room and welcomes your child in a way that feels true to you.
Adoption Namings
Welcoming a child through adoption is a profound act of love. I specialize in creating naming ceremonies that honor your child's full story — including their heritage, their journey, and the family they've joined. These ceremonies can be deeply moving and completely customized to reflect your unique path to parenthood.
Virtual & Destination Ceremonies
Family spread across the country — or the world? I offer fully virtual naming ceremonies so everyone can be present, no matter where they are. I also travel for in-person ceremonies beyond South Florida.
- Zoom ceremonies with full ritual and music
- Hybrid options for in-person and remote guests
- Travel available — lodging and meals quoted per event
What's Included
- A personalized consultation to learn about your family and vision
- A fully customized ceremony with blessings, prayers, and readings chosen with you
- The formal Hebrew naming of your child
- Live cantorial singing and guitar
- A written ceremony script you'll keep as a keepsake
- Coordination with your venue or home setup
- Travel within South Florida included — destination travel quoted separately
What families are saying
"Rebecca created something so tender and beautiful for our daughter's naming. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. She took the time to really know our family and it showed in every word."— Lauren & Michael S.
"We're an interfaith family and weren't sure a Jewish naming would feel authentic to us. Rebecca made it feel completely natural — honoring both of our backgrounds while giving our son a real connection to his Jewish identity."— Priya & Josh K.
"We adopted our daughter internationally and wanted a ceremony that honored her full story. Rebecca listened deeply and created something that felt sacred and true. We'll treasure that day forever."— Anna & Daniel F.
"Our families are spread across three time zones so we did a hybrid ceremony. Rebecca made every person — in the room and on screen — feel like they were truly part of welcoming our son. It was perfect."— Jess & Corey M.