By Leyna Krow, Editor, JTNews
Well, we didn’t have to wait long this time around to find out who would be the first baby of the New Year. Lev Avraham Ehrlich was born at 7:20 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 2, just two days into 5769.
Lev is the son of Robin and Daniel Ehrlich of Ravenna. He was born at the University of Washington Medical Center. He weighed 8 lbs, 10 oz.
Robin and Daniel are first-time parents and so far things have been going well for the young couple.
“We’re not getting much sleep, but it’s a big thrill,” Daniel said.
Daniel noted that it has helped having family nearby. He is from the Seattle area originally and his parents, Fred and Lila Ehrlich, are still in close proximately, as is his sister, Gina Gonchar and her kids, Jordan, Micah and Ella.
Lev is named for his maternal grandfathers, Louis Rifkin and Abe Friedman.
Daniel and Robin just recently returned to Seattle after living in Oakland, Calif. Robin is certified as an acupuncturist, a trade she plans to return to once Lev gets a bit bigger. Daniel currently works for document management company Lighthouse Document Technologies. Daniel is also an ordained rabbi and teaches Hebrew classes and does Bar and Bat Mitzvah training at Congregation Beth Shalom where the Ehrlich’s are members. The Ehrlich’s are also regular faces at the Ravenna Kibbutz Commons.
Although Lev is their first, the Ehrlich’s are hoping he won’t be their last. The couple is planning to continue to add to their family in the coming years.
Daniel noted that he’s been particularly thrilled by the outpouring of love and support his family has received from the local community, especially from their peers at Beth Shalom.
Lev’s bris was held the morning of Oct. 9 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Although JTNews spoke to Daniel before the event, the rabbi noted that he was anticipating a good turn out.
Daniel plans to return to work in the coming week. Robin will remain at home with Lev for some time longer. In the meantime, the Ehrlichs are enjoying their time together with their new addition.
“It just feels so go to have someone else in our home with us,” Daniel said.