How do you congratulate the arrival of Jewish babies?

Circumcision is a religious tradition for Jews that goes back thousands of years. No one knows for sure how it started, but it is believed it may be related to difficulties with hygiene in the desert...

At my Reform synagogue, the rabbi wrapped her prayer shawl around the baby and parents, said prayers and sang songs. Afterward, they were given a Jewish baby naming certificate.

Welcoming Jewish babies into the Jewish community.

Families celebrate with mostly food.

They determine whether it's a boy or girl, just like anyone else would.