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A few months ago, I had the honor of officiating a baby naming ceremony for a little girl named Isla. Her parents chose the same Long Island City rooftop where they’d married during COVID, when only a handful could attend. Coming back to that same spot, this time with their daughter and the space filled with family and friends, made the whole morning feel like something that had been a long time coming!

If you've never attended a Jewish unveiling before, or if you're planning one and aren't sure what to expect, this is a good place to start. The unveiling is a significant Jewish lifecycle ritual that marks a poignant transition in the mourning process, offering both cultural and emotional closure.

Gemma's baby naming ceremony was a warm, intimate gathering to honor a tradition that stretched across generations. Gemma's English name honored her grandmother Gertrude, continuing a pattern of "G" names that dated back to her ancestors.

Jane and Simon were married on New Year’s Eve, a date that already held a special place in their story. They had met on New Year’s Eve years ago. A few years after that, they got engaged on the same night. By the time we began planning the wedding, it was clear that December 31 was more than just a date, but the thread that ran through their relationship right from the start.