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a dedication in God’s house, but they may also consider a special ceremony at home. This enables more family and friends to be invited in a comfortable family setting. It also prevents time restraints often associated with Sunday morning dedication services. A special meal can also be prepared to celebrate the arrival of a new life. Here are several suggestions for incorporating these wonderful Jewish traditions into a Christian infant’s dedication in the parents’ home: Prepare the time of dedication after the child has reached his or her thirtieth day (Num. 18:15–16). For traditional Christians, Sunday is a good day, since those attending are normally not working. Prepare five shekels of silver (silver dollars if possible) as a token of redemption (Num. 18:15–16). Have your pastor, priest, or minister participate to pray the special blessing on the infant. As the prayer is being offered, you may choose to wrap a tallit (prayer shawl) around the infant, indicating God’s Word