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Jewish Wishes for the Royal Baby
May 7, 2019  |  by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller
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Jewish Wishes for the Royal Baby
A Bishop welcomes the newest royal baby with a Jewish twist.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced the birth of their son on Monday, May 6, 2019. Queen Elizabeth II’s eighth great-grandchild is the seventh in line to the British throne.
The Mirror, a British newspaper, hoped that that the new baby “brings the kind of hope Britain needs right now as Brexit splits a nation in which there is ever more division and ever more race hate.” Many welcomed the baby as a symbol of a more modern, inclusive Britain. For Rev. Michael Curry, the American Bishop who delivered the sermon at Harry’s and Meghan’s wedding last year, the new baby signifies hope - and he turned to Jewish tradition to put his warm feelings into words.

“The Jewish tradition reminds us that the birth of every child is a reminder that God is not finished with us yet,” Rev. Curry tweeted soon after the birth. “There is hope. Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and prayers of blessing for them and their baby.”

It’s fitting that anyone wishing to bless the new baby would turn to Jewish tradition to do so, because Judaism sees every baby’s birth as an infinite miracle and a time of boundless hope.

The Torah describes the creation of humankind in Divine terms: “And God said, ‘Let us make Man in Our image, after Our likeness’” (Genesis 1:27). It’s a lofty idea reflecting the Jewish idea that each person is infinitely valuable and holy, that each one of us has a unique role in life that only we can fulfill. “Whereas when man prints many coins from one mold, each one a replica of the other” the Talmud says, God’s creation of man is different: “He stamped every man (with a similar form) and yet no one exactly resembles his fellow” (Mishnah Sanhedrin 37a).

Regarding each person as holy and important encourages us to see in every human being his or her limitless potential and significance. Every person is a whole world containing untold possibilities. It’s up to us to maximize our potential to improve the world around us and bring out our unique light.

Congratulations and well wishes are being sent to the royal family from around the world, including Chief Rabbi of Britain Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, who wished that the new royal baby “be a source of much pride to them and a blessing for the entire nation. Mazal tov!”

Michael Goldstein, President of the umbrella Jewish group United Synagogue in Britain, instructed British synagogues to pray for the baby and said, “May he bring his parents and family much nachas” or pride. It was a uniquely Jewish wish.

In the 1957 novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, author Betty Smith, tongue in cheek, reflects on differences between Jewish and non-Jewish pregnant women. Unlike other women, she writes, Jewish women seem infused with pride. “I guess that’s why the Jews have so many babies...And why they sit so quiet...waiting… Each one thinks that she might be making” a baby who is so important they might change the world. “That’s why they walk so proud when they’re that way…. When I grow up and know that I am going to have a baby. I will remember to walk proud and slow even though I am not a Jew.”

As Harry and Meghan settle into life with their sweet new baby let’s add our well wishes to those who are hoping for a life of meaning and accomplishment for him. Let’s remind the proud new parents, in Rev. Michael Curry’s words, that according to Jewish thought, each new birth reminds us that God isn’t finished with us yet. Every one of us is holy, created in God’s image. We each contain infinite potential, bringing new hope to the world.

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Royal baby news live: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to give fans around the world a first glimpse of their son
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The world will be given its first glimpse of the royal baby today, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex set to take him to his first photocall.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have so far been enjoying the experience of being new parents at their Frogmore Cottage home in Windsor.

But they now plan to show off the baby that has changed their lives forever. It is not yet known if the couple has settled on a name for their son.


Royal baby latest news: First picture of Duke and Duchess of Sussex's boy as world awaits name - live updates
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8 MAY 2019 • 12:55PM
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This is the photograph the world has been waiting for - our first glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's "bundle of joy".


New mother Meghan appeared emotional as she described how she now has the "two best guys in the world" after the birth of Baby Sussex. 

"It's magic, it's pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy," she said.

Speaking in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle as her husband held their two-day-old child, Meghan added: "He has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm.

"As they both laughed, Harry said: "I don't know who he gets that from." The Duchess, in a white dress, repeatedly rubbed her newborn's head as her husband in a light grey suit held the boy. She described the days since her pregnancy as "special". 

 A close-up of Baby Sussex
A close-up of Baby Sussex CREDIT: DOMINIC LIPINSKI/PA
When asked who the baby most resembles, Prince Harry said they would have to "monitor him over the next month" because "his looks are changing every day".

Both parents' smiles were palpable as they shared their baby with the world, as the Duke described him as their "very own bundle of joy".

This afternoon, Baby Sussex will meet the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, and Meghan said she "cannot wait" to share him with their family. 

Her mother Doria Ragland has been at her side since birth.

 First picture of Duke and Duchess of Sussex's boy
First picture of Duke and Duchess of Sussex's boy CREDIT: DOMINIC LIPINSKI/PA
Asked how he found parenting, Harry added: "It's great. Parenting is amazing. It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy."  

For now, Baby Sussex remains nameless, and the Duchess did not divulge where she gave birth. He was dressed in a white hat and matching shawl.


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12:48pm
'He's already got bit of facial hair,' jokes Harry
The couple were asked to show more of their son's face to the cameras with the view obscured by a shawl, blanket and hat.

Meghan laughed as Harry joked: "He's already got a little bit of facial hair as well, wonderful."

 Baby Sussex
Baby Sussex CREDIT: DOMINIC LIPINSKI/PA 
Meghan added: "Thank you everybody for all the well wishes and kindness, it just means so much."

They will now head to introduce their "bundle of joy" to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. 

Harry added: "Another great grandchild."

12:45pm
Who does the baby take after?
Asked who the baby takes after, Meghan said: "We're still trying to figure that out."

Harry said: "Everyone says that babies change so much over two weeks we're basically monitoring how the changing process happens over this next month really. But his looks are changing every single day, so who knows."

 Prince Harry cradling his baby boy
Prince Harry cradling his baby boy CREDIT: DOMINIC LIPINSKI/PA
Asked how he found parenting, Harry added: "It's great. Parenting is amazing. It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy."

12:40pm
First picture of Baby Sussex
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have proudly showed off their baby son to the world for the first time, describing him as having the "sweetest temperament".

Meghan and Harry could not hide their delight as they posed for pictures with the tiny infant in the majestic St George's Hall in Windsor Castle, just two days after he was born.

The duchess declared: "It's magic, it's pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy."

As her husband held their son, Meghan added: "He has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm."

As they both laughed, Harry said: "I don't know who he gets that from."

Meghan added: "He's just been the dream so it's been a special couple of days."

 First picture of Baby Sussex
First picture of Baby Sussex CREDIT: DOMINIC LIPINSKI/PA
The American former actress gave birth to the overdue 7lb 3oz boy on Monday at 5.26am.

The baby, whose name has not yet been announced, is seventh in line to the throne and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's eighth great-grandchild and the Prince of Wales's fourth grandchild.

Amid surroundings steeped in royal history, the latest royal baby made his debut behind closed doors, with a small press pool of only one reporter, one photographer, three cameramen, as well as the couple's own private photographer and a household press officer photographer.

11:55am
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive in Leipzig
As the excitement builds here in Britain, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in Leipzig for the second day of engagements in their tour of Germany.

Charles and Camilla alighted a train at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station on Wednesday in front of many onlooking commuters.

 Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrive at the Leipzig train Station 
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrive at the Leipzig train Station  CREDIT: REX
The couple were greeted by train manager Christian Schulz before making their way through the biggest railway station in Europe.

The prince and the duchess are due to explore the city's cultural heritage through visits to churches and the city hall.

11:18am
Queen 'to meet royal baby today'
Harry and Meghan are expected to take their baby to meet the Queen at Windsor Castle.

The Sussexes are also due to give the world its first glimpse of their two-day-old son in a photocall.

A beaming Queen Elizabeth II was pictured at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Wednesday morning (scroll down for the brilliant photographs).

And on Tuesday, The Queen was quizzed about the latest addition to the family on Tuesday by the former prime minister of Canada, Jean Chretien.

"Life is good for Your Majesty?" Mr Chretien asked.

The smiling Queen replied: "Yes, thank you."

"Congratulations. Another great-grandchild!" he added.

The Queen replied happily: "Yes, I know."


She was then asked "How many of them have you got now?" before replying "Eight".

Mr Chretien quipped: "You beat me by one."

Buckingham Palace said on Monday that the Queen and the duke were "delighted" to hear of the baby's birth.

11:09am
The best pictures of the royal baby celebrations
Seeing as today is going to be all about the picture.

Let's take a look at the best photographs so far - before they are all plunged into insignificance by the first glimpse of the royal baby.


10:39am
Long to rain over us
On a big day for the Royal family, Queen Elizabeth II has been pictured out and about in Windsor. 

Today is the first day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire - and a little bit of rain wouldn't keep Her Majesty away. 

Never mind the weather, there is clearly plenty to smile about.


The Queen, Prince of Wales and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared their joy at the baby's birth, with William welcoming his brother into the "sleep deprivation society".

Follow live royal baby updates HERE.