At the naming ceremony on June 13, 1998, Pat ("Ravi") Cohn led Laura and Rachel's family in welcoming Talya into the Jewish world.  Here are some pictures, taken by Laine and Joel, her god-parents.

Talya receiving her first "brucha", her first taste of wine in a blessing --

This happened just after she got her feet wet by way of recognizing her new name in the community of Israel --

  Here isTalya being held by her "bubbe" Dorothy, Laura's mother --

PS - Rachel's brother Gideon is in the picture behind Talya.

  Here is Talya being held by her other "bubbe", Audrey, Rachel's step-mother --

  and Ian, Laura's brother holds Talya

Two weeks later, Talya had another naming ceremony at Friday evening Shabbos services at Kehilla Community Synagogue in Berekely, where Rabbi Burt Jacobson led the invocation of Talya's name.

  Finally, Talya's godmother Laine, made this quilt, called "Rusty Serves Tea for Five"

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