Messianic Jewish Life Cycles

The Jewish life-cylcles are the rhythm of Jewish life from birth to death. They are the cultural continuity of our people. They give us our identity and our beliefs to pass down from generation to generation.

Life Cycles Include:

Brit Milah (Circumcision)
This is the Covenant that was made with Abraham in Genesis chapter 12. To bless the Jewish people, and through them, all nations.

Bar & Bat Mitzvah
This is the rite of passage for a young boy or girl to become a son or daughter of the commandments --taking on the responsibility of adulthood in the religious community. 

Baby Naming This is the naming and dedication of a child, with commensurate vows to pray for and support this child in the community of faith.

Wedding
The traditional marriage under the "Chupah" or canopy

Memorial Service (Funeral)
The Jewish funeral is complete with Mourners' Kaddish(Prayer of sanctification of G-d's name in the face of death) And the Al Moley Rachamim (A prayer about G-d's mercy).

Yarzeit (Unveiling)
A year after the burial the tombstone is put into place and there is a closing of the mourning period.

Pidyon HaBen (Redemption of the first born)
The ceremony of redemption whereby the child is seen as belonging to G-d, but borrowed for awhile.

Mikveh (Immersion) The immersion is for entrance into the community of faith, purification, symbol of death and resurrection,and renewal of covenant.