Rabbi Jerome P. David, right, senior rabbi at Temple Emanuel, Cherry Hill, NJ, prepares for the annual blessing of the pets, conducted each year on the Shabbat during which Parshat Noah is read.

In honor of the reading of Parshat Noah, Temple Emanuel in Cherry Hill invites members of the synagogue to bring their pets to the Temple parking lot for a special blessing by Rabbi David. For those who couldn’t join us in person, watch a video of the blessing of the pets ceremony.

Click here to view the embedded video.