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Songs for Birthing and Naming
by
Geela Rayzel Raphael
1. On My Knees
2. Y'varechecha
3. Welcome to the World
On My Knees
for Hallel Margolit Nesya Angel Robin Raphael
Copyright
December 1998
Through the tears and the longing
through the grief and the pain
We have held our hearts open
Waiting for this day.
It was a miracle to find you
Like a puzzle's missing piece
Hope was our companion
Now our joy can be released.
Chorus:
On my knees I will hold you
On my knees I will care
On my knees I will love you
I'll always be right here.
As our Father Yaacov
lay his hands upon their heads
Calling forth the blessing
this is what he said:
Let God who has been my shepherd
all my many days
and the angel who redeemed me
bless you many ways.
Chorus:
Mother Michal was a beauty
wore t'fillin every day
yet her heart yearned for children
so deeply did she pray
When her sister passed on over
leaving five little ones alone
Just as Michal took them in
we welcomed you home.
Chorus:
May you do good deeds among us
study Torah all the while
May we all live to know the moment
when you walk down that aisle;
Be all that you can be
Your curiousity never cease
May you seek the cause of justice
and work for the planets' peace.
Chorus:
As our mothers and fathers
and all who have gathered here
Open their arms to embrace you
and wipe away your tears.
As we walk with you on your journey
through life's twists and turns
May we be the kind of family
Where love is what you learn.
Final chorus:
In our arms we will hold you
In our hearts we will care
With our souls we will love you
We will always be right here.
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Y'varechecha
Geela Rayzel Raphael
Copyright December 1998
Y'varechecha, Y'varechecha,Y'varechecha,
Y'varechecha Adonai V'yishma-recha
Ya'air Adonai Panav Elecha, V'Chu-neka
Yesa Adonai Panav Elecha, V'Yasem L'cha Shalom.
Chorus: Kayn Y'he, Kayn Y'he, Kayn Y'he Ratzon (4x)
A little girl was born this month, May she be blessed
With love, joy and humor, and happiness
May G-d's brilliant light shine upon her face
And the many paths she walk, abound with grace.
Chorus
As she wanders along her way
May her heart learn to sing, opening to pray;
For as the wings of light wrap around her soul
May all her dreams and visions be kissed with gold.
Chorus:
Let this little spirit find her way of peace
And all the good things in her life increase;
May the moon, sun and stars dancing in the heavenly sky
Be her guiding angels as she learns to fly.
Chorus:
Welcome to the World
Copyright 1998 Geela Rayzel Raphael
We've been waiting these months for you
We're glad you're here
By the gift of your birthing
A miracle is clear;
You'll wind the road that lays before you
with your ups and downs
Blazing trails of growth and learning
There's wisdom to be found.
Chorus:
Welcome to the world little stranger
Welcome to the world
Waken to the life before you
Welcome to the whirl.
Your mothers, fathers, aunts and uncles
Grandparents, cousins, too
Have all been waiting, anticipating
That first glimpse of you
On your shoulders rests a legacy
Handed down through time
Welcome to our Jewish family
Little spark of Divine.
Chorus
Forge your way among our people
With the mantle of your name
Carving out your destiny
There's life out there to tame.
Wear the mark upon your body
Carry it deep within your soul
Connecting you throughout our history
This sign makes you whole.
Chorus
Be a blessing, be a mensch
Be a feminist in your heart
Be a partner of social justice
Always do your part
Be a prophet, be a friend
Be sweet and good and kind
Be blessed with health and laughter
Knowing you are Divine.
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