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Baby Namings
A bit about my style…
Sweet, meaningful, and accessible for all
I specialize in creating ceremonies that are warm, welcoming and personalized to your family. My ceremonies are rooted in Jewish tradition and ritual and also contemporary and relatable for modern families.
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Each ceremony is about 15-20 minutes, incorporating blessings and music (I play guitar & sing). The ceremony is in English, with a few Hebrew blessings (all of which I explain the meaning of) sprinkled throughout.
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I joyfully welcome interfaith families, same sex couples, and anyone looking to celebrate this special moment with loved ones! I always take great care to make sure the ceremony is inclusive, universal, and resonates with people of all backgrounds. The purpose is to celebrate new life and to welcome your child into a loving family & community (and of course, give them a Hebrew name!)
A bit about logistics…
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If we decide to work together, we will discuss calendar ASAP to find a date. Then, each family fills out a 'get to know you' form, so I can gather all the important info for the naming.
After I receive your form, you will hear from me to iron out ceremony details and Hebrew name choice. I'm here to help you find a name you love and create a beautiful ceremony your family will always remember.
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I am based in the NYC-area, but perform virtual baby namings for families all over the world!
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For more info about pricing and next steps, please fill out the form below.
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Mazel Tov and hope to celebrate with you soon!
Virtual & In-Person Ceremonies
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testimonials
Rebecca did our daughter’s virtual baby naming on zoom and to say that she was a rockstar would be an understatement. She not only made it a special day for our daughter, but she found a way to include our son so he became an integral part of the ceremony as well. Our extended family is a mix of religions and she was able to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. She was prepared, professional, and personable; I couldn’t recommend her more.
Ryan and Carrie - Pennsylvania
When it came to planning our daughter’s first birthday and baby naming we knew we wanted to make it intimate and very special. Rebecca did an amazing job to ensure that every last detail was addressed and that the baby naming was something that we will always remember. Prior to the ceremony, Rebecca guided us in helping to pick a beautiful Hebrew name that reflected our daughter’s personality. We also discussed how we can incorporate our family into the ceremony. Rebecca made this especially meaningful to our older daughter by presenting her with a big sister certificate that she continues to admire hanging in her room. Our friends and family were so impressed with Rebecca’s beautiful voice and her warm presence. We could not have asked for a more special baby naming ceremony. We love you Rebecca!
Nadine - New York, NY
Our family has used Rebecca for the namings of two of our children. She was uniformly fabulous. Not only does she have a beautiful voice, but she absolutely knows how to engage children and involve the crowd in the ceremony. We love her and would use her again no question.
Melissa & Becca - Brooklyn, NY
Our daughter's baby naming is a memory that we will forever cherish! We were so fortunate to have Rebecca Schoffer lead our daughter's baby naming and she went above and beyond in creating the most personal, meaningful and special baby naming for our family. Rebecca incorporated our son's favorite Shababa songs and accommodated special traditions from our family seamlessly into the beautiful ceremony. I cannot recommend Rebecca Schoffer highly enough, she is truly amazing and so special and talented on so many levels!
Nanette & Eddie - New Jersey
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Alana - New York, NY
We feel so blessed to have had Rebecca lead our baby naming ceremony. Rebecca made it such a special day for our family. We held an intimate baby naming for our daughter Mia in our home, and Rebecca filled our home with such beautiful words, amazingly joyful energy, humor, and such delicate and meaningful Hebrew prayers. She explained every step of the ceremony with such grace, never rushing at all. She included my husband and I in every step as well, and even had a separate moment where she gave my son a certificate for becoming a big brother-it was so adorable and so special! We loved her attention to detail and personal touch she adds, with her unique and beautiful singing and guitar playing! Her voice is really amazing. She is such a special person and will bring warmth and joy to any event you may need her for! We couldn't recommend her more!!
Working with Rebecca was a total delight. We loved our ceremony and all the prep work that went into it. She was helpful picking names, finding prayers for relatives, and making the ceremony day so special.
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Considering our families were scattered across time zones , having Rebecca conduct our ceremony virtually was vital. She made sure everyone felt welcomed and free to participate. We're so glad to have had the pleasure of sharing our special day with Rebecca.
Seth and Laura - St. Louis
Rebecca did a combined baby naming for our son and daughter. Although I didn't know exactly what I wanted out of the experience, Rebecca did. She made the service so incredibly meaningful for our family and friends, incorporating our family traditions and love of music seamlessly into the ceremony. I have so much love and gratitude.
Claire & Mike - New York, NY
​​Rebecca created the most meaningful, beautiful ceremony to welcome our daughter. She customized it to our family's vibe and we loved how inclusive it was of the grandparents and big brother! She was collaborative, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and organized and she brought so much joy and energy to the ceremony. Our family and friends could not stop raving about how loving and intentional the experience was. We would recommend Rebecca to anyone who was looking for a stress-free, Jewishly grounded welcome for their new little one (and we already have!)
Avi & Samantha - Brooklyn, NY
Rebecca did two of my daughters’ baby naming ceremonies. She created an incredibly warm, welcoming and beautiful ceremony that many family members and friends were able to have a role in and contribute to. Grandparents still talk about how memorable the ceremonies were.
Marisa - Pennsylvania
In addition to baby namings, I also am honored to officiate marriages, sing or lead Havdalah ceremonies at weddings and participate in other life cycle events!
