Historically, Jewish people have formally welcomed boys into the covenant with God, marking the occasion with celebration and circumcision. The birth of a girl was met with joy, but no ritual or communal celebration. We offer a variety of ways to formally welcome both girls and boys. You’ll also find naming rituals and blessings for parents, grandparents and children.
Three ceremonies for a boy’s brit milah, with readings and explanations. Includes options for circumcision at the ceremony or not.
Phrases from the Bible are used to form an acrostic of the child’s name – a tradition in ceremony and prayer – in this welcoming ceremony for an adopted son who has not yet undergone conversion.
A letter from a father to his son about his conflicted decision to circumcise him
An intermarried mother reflects on her son’s bris (circumcision)
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