The Odyssey: The Naming

The Naming of
Elora Arynn
October 10, 2010

On a glorious fall afternoon this past Sunday, we hosted the Hebrew naming ceremony for our granddaughter Elora Arynn, the child of our daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Mark. We were pleased that the weather was mild and sunny since the crowd was really too large to be comfortably accommodated inside.

The ceremony took place on our front porch while the attendees sat in chairs (ours and many borrowed) on the lawn. The ceremony, in which our children and in-laws participated, was led by Allen and included prayers and blessings in Hebrew and English.

Since I was too busy to take photographs, I really appreciate the efforts of those family members and friends who did so and sent them to me. I took none of the precious photos below.

Mark, Jennifer & Elora Arynn

Grandfather Allen welcomes the guests, describes the ceremony and introduces the participating family members

Grandma Marilyn reads a psalm as Grandpa Jim looks on

Godparents
Dan & Carrie and
Beryl & Eric (hidden)
offer prayers for
their niece

Aunt Heather describes her grandmother Evelyn after whom Elora Arynn is named

Jennifer describes her grandfather Harry/Archie/Aaron after whom Elora Arynn is named

Mark bestows upon his daughter the Hebrew name of
Eliora Aharona bat Moshe Yamin v' Yisraelet Shalomit
[Eliora Aharona daughter of Moshe Yamin and Yisraelet Shalomit]

Grandma Sarah offers a prayer for her new granddaughter

Princess Elora Arynn A/K/A Eliora Aharona

Mark says a blessing over the fruit of the vine and Allen over the challah in preparation for the seudah, the festive meal which follows ceremonies. Sarah spent several days making arrangements for the seudah which was served, buffet style, from the dining room and a canopy on the lawn.