Zeved Haben Invitations — Celebrate the Birth of Your Baby Boy
A Zeved Haben is the traditional Sephardic celebration for the birth of a baby boy. Send a beautiful, customized invitation in minutes. Hebrew & English. Share instantly on WhatsApp.
Browse Zeved Haben Invitations →A Zeved Haben invitation celebrates the traditional Sephardic ceremony marking the birth of a baby boy, where the father is called to the Torah and the baby's name is announced. Bal Simcha offers customizable Zeved Haben invitation designs with Hebrew and English text, instant WhatsApp sharing, and video invitations.
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What Is a Zeved Haben?
Zeved Haben (meaning gift of a son) is the traditional Sephardic celebration held for the birth of a baby boy. The ceremony typically takes place on the first Shabbos after the birth, or on the day of the Bris. The father is called to the Torah for an aliyah, and the baby's Hebrew name is announced to the congregation. The name is often given using a special Mi Sheberach formula. After the aliyah, the family often hosts a Kiddush or a festive meal.
The Zeved Haben is the Sephardic counterpart to the Ashkenazi Shalom Zachar (held on Friday night) and the naming ceremony at the Torah. It is a joyful occasion that brings the community together to celebrate the birth and to give the baby boy his Hebrew name.
What to Include on a Zeved Haben Invitation
A Zeved Haben invitation should include the parents' names, the baby's name (if it has been chosen), the date and time, and the location (the shul where the father will be called to the Torah, and the location of the Kiddush or meal if different). If the Zeved Haben is combined with the Bris, mention both. Keep the wording warm and joyful.
On Bal Simcha, every word is customizable. Choose from our Zeved Haben invitation templates and tailor the wording to your celebration.
Zeved Haben vs. Shalom Zachar vs. Bris
Zeved Haben (Sephardic): The father is called to the Torah and the baby's name is announced, typically on the first Shabbos after birth or at the Bris.
Shalom Zachar / Zucher (Ashkenazi): A Friday night gathering after the birth of a baby boy, before the Bris.
Bris / Brit Milah: The circumcision ceremony on the eighth day. Both Ashkenazi and Sephardi communities hold a Bris.
If you are planning a Shalom Zachar, see our Shalom Zachor Invitations page. For the Bris itself, see our Bris Invitations page.