These values are taken from the Ribbono Shel Olam prayer at the end of the traditional 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./covenenting ceremony for a new child, with some progressive/expansive definitions. Parents can use these values to craft blessings for their child, or can be given to community members as a guide for them to share blessings during a BritLit. 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. Milah/covenenting ceremony.
Hashuv: Feel important, prioritized
Merutzeh: Wanted, cherished
Mekubal: Accepted, welcomed
Hikravtihu: Intimacy, relationshipÂ
Rakhamekha: Merciful, compassionate, patient, empathy
KedushahLit. Holiness: Sacred, intentionalÂ
Tehorah: Pure, elevated
Patu’akh: Open, vulnerableÂ
Lilmod: Learn, curiosity
Le’lamed: Teach, share
Lishmor: Guard, protect
La’asot: Manifest, actionÂ
Arikhut Yamim: Longevity, health
Yirat Het: Moral/ethical core
Osher: Richness, sustenanceÂ
KavodHonor, as in kavod av v’em, honoring one’s parents, kavod ha’met, respect for the dead, kavod hatorah, the honor of the Torah.: Honor, respect
Timaleh Mishalot Libo: Dreaming, aspiration, passionÂ
Tovah: Goodness, kindness
