The brit milahLit. Covenant of circumcision. As a sign of the covenant, God commanded Abraham to circumcise himself and his descendants. An infant boy is circumcised on the eighth day of his life, often at home or in synagogue. A festive meal follows., or brisLit. Covenant. Judaism is defined by the covenant - the contract between the Jewish people and God. God promises to make us abundant and to give us the land of Israel; we promise to obey God's commandments. This covenant begins with Abraham and is reiterated throughout the Torah. A brit milah, literally a covenant of circumcision, is often simply called a brit or bris., is a sign of a baby boy’s covenant with G-d. Watch the video to learn about finding a mohelRitual circumciser. The person who performs the brit milah for a baby boy., what a brit milah is all about, and some popular modern spins on this ancient tradition.
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