OR A. Birth of a boy After the birth of a son, as soon as the father hears about the birth, he should recite the blessing HaTov vehameitiv: ברוך אתה ה’ אלקינו מלך העולם הטוב והמטיב, “Blessed are You Hashem, King of the Universe, Who is good and grants goodness.”[1] B. Birth of a girl After a girl is born, as soon… Read more »
Posts By: Rabbi Levi Garelik
Chapters of Tehillim to be recited during labor and delivery
Husband not present during delivery
Tzdoko Pushka in the hospital
Shir Hamaalos
Nine items to prepare to take to the hospital
OR A. For Weekdays When going to the hospital during the week, the parents should prepare: Food. Clothing. The phone number(s) of a taxi service(s). The father’s tallis and tefillin. A baby-sitter for the other children (if there are any). A Siddur. Chitas, a Rambam. Many chassidim also take a picture of the Rebbe. A tzedakah pushkah and coins, so that one can… Read more »