It is with great joy and excitement that we announce the arrival of our third child (and first boy). Jeremy Daniel Nashen, born on May 21, 2009 at the Jewish General Hospital.
Many thanks to Dr. Stephanie Klam, Birthing Centre Nurse Jackie Hall, the wonderful staff of the perinatal centre and so many more caring, compassionate health care professionals in Maternal Child Health and others at the JGH.
Jeremy’s Hebrew name is “Daniel Moshe” and is named after his Great-Great Grandfather, Rabbi Moshe Yosef Nachshen (1872-1968). Affectionately known as Zaida Moishe, he was the patriarch of the Nashen family in North America, arriving from Russia in 1927.
The ritual circumcision, a “bris” (Hebrew for covenant) dates back almost 4,000 years. A bris is much more than just the medical procedure. Bris milah is the physical sign of our spiritual connection to G-d, a commitment to follow G-d’s mitzvot (good deeds). In fact, a bris is the first commandment a newborn baby boy is expected to undergo. It is such an important mitzvah that it is said to be as important as all the other 612 commandments combined! It is a sign of our love for G-d and our commitment to continue our faith as the Children of Israel.
The bris took place in the Council Chambers of the City of Cote Saint-Luc, in the presence of family, friends, colleagues, Rabbis, the Mayor and City Council.
Many thanks to all for good wishes at this very special time.
Judy Hagshi & Glenn J. Nashen
First Family Photo: 5 hours old
Big Sister Nathalie (L) and Bigger Sister Nicole with Baby Brother
Baby Nashen 30 seconds old
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Card handed to guests at bris at Cote Saint-Luc City Hall, May 28, 2009
