Rabbi Michael Davis

Chicago Rabbi/Cantor

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Babynamings

Chicago Jewish Babynaming

A new baby is an affirmation of life. Your miraculous, beautiful baby brings forth a wealth of new feelings.  We dream of our child’s future and the future of our family.

Yet, you are likely thinking about other things too. You are on constant alert for your baby’s wellbeing, her health and happiness. You are likely in a state of constant sleep deprivation. And you are managing everything else as well.

At the babynaming ritual, we pause. Put on some nicer clothes and stop for a moment to relish the joy,  the this miracle. We share that joy with others. We connect with past generations. We pray for the future with an open spirit. We give thanks to God for this miracle.

As your clergy, I will bring your grandparents, other family and dear friends together in this ritual.

With my training and years of experience as an ordained Cantor, I will lead you in singing prayers of thanksgiving,  reflective chant and joyous celebration.

We marvel at the miracle of conception, pregnancy and childbirth. We pray for the continued health of mother and child.

We grant your baby a Hebrew name, linking her to past generations and to our tradition. We pray that the stories and faith of our ancestors be an inspiration and a guide to your child. We convene a community of family and friends whose hearts were moved by your child’s birth. This community stands for the ever increasing circles of people who will meet your child through his life. We pray she will give strength to others and receive many blessings in kind.

I am honored to be a part of this wonderful moment in your lives!

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Testimonials

Rabbi Cantor Michael Davis’s warm welcoming love of music, Judaism, and peace encouraged my son to be involved in our Congregation and to participate as a musician in concerts, Shabbat services, and with holiday and special events. My son learned about Tikkun Olam and what it means to be a part of our Jewish Community.

Debi Shandling

Cantor Michael Davis encouraged me, an ‘elderly congregant’ to embark on the joyful journey of a bat mitzvah. He did it with patience and humor and I was reminded of the warmth and the strong connection of my very Jewish background ­my father would have been proud!

Bluma Kaplan

Cantor Michael Davis officiated my wedding at the Field Museum, and did a beautiful job. The ceremony was the perfect length, and was super personal and meaningful. We live in California and so can’t speak to the quality of the synagogue itself, but I can say that Cantor Michael is really inspiring, a great Jewish educator… not to mention that he’s a great cantor with a spectacular voice.

Allison Mickel

Rabbi Davis conveys a warmth through his words and his music that draws people in and helps them remember the joy of Judaism, their own family history and their culture.

Marcy Kamen

My youngest grandson had his Bar­ Mitzvah in October at Lakeside Congregation in Highland Park. His performance was flawless due to the preparation, encouragement, kindness, and support of Cantor Davis. The service was filled with the melodious voice of Cantor Davis as he chanted the Hebrew prayers and Torah portions. When I looked at the Cantor’s face as he sang, the emotions he felt were magically transferred to me, and it filled my heart with joy and abundant love for our Jewish traditions.

Eileen & Myron Berkson

Jacob and I can’t begin to express how happy we are to have had you involved at our wedding! Honestly, it was the best day of our lives! We had so much fun and you were such a pleasure to be with ­you have a very calming presence. You spoke so eloquently and everyone was impressed with how great the ceremony was.

Angelica Marconi

Cantor Davis has always been so much more that just a wonderful Cantor with a beautiful singing voice, but, in addition, his having been raised in Israel in a deeply religious family has added to his rich background in Judaica and his own gift of teaching skills combine to make it a privilege to take classes and study with him.

Joyce Lyon

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