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  1. The Bris Ceremony - Jewish Circumcision - Chabad.org

    The bris or brit milah is the Jewish circumcision ceremony. Held on the eighth day of life, the ritual is carried out by a skilled mohel (circumciser) and is a joyous celebration marking the entrance …

  2. Brit milah - Wikipedia

    The brit milah (Hebrew: בְּרִית מִילָה‎, Modern Israeli: [bʁit miˈla], Ashkenazi: [bris ˈmilə]; " covenant of circumcision "), or bris (Yiddish: ברית, romanized: bris), is the ceremony of circumcision in …

  3. The Brit Milah (Bris): What You Need to Know - My Jewish Learning

    A brit milah, also known as a bris, is the Jewish ceremony in which a baby boy is circumcised. Circumcision dates back to the Book of Genesis, when God commands Abraham to …

  4. B'rit Milah: The Circumcision Ritual - Reform Judaism

    B’rit milah, (literally, “covenant of circumcision”), also called a bris, refers to a religious ritual through which male babies are formally welcomed into the Jewish people.

  5. The Bris Ceremony | Circumcision.net

    The Mohel completes the Bris and the baby is taken from the Sandek’s lap and given to the standing Sandek. The person honored with making the blessings takes the cup of wine in his …

  6. Understanding Key Traditions of the Bris Ceremony

    Oct 31, 2025 · Whether you're a parent preparing for your son's bris or simply seeking to understand this meaningful ritual, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the key …

  7. Bris Ceremony Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts for Guests

    Aug 16, 2024 · Discover Rabbi Rappaport's essential Bris Milah etiquette tips, including dos and don'ts for a respectful and meaningful ceremony.

  8. What to Expect at a Bris – Preparation & Ceremony Guide

    Discover what to expect at a bris milah, from after birth, preparation before the Bris, to the ceremony and aftercare, from Rabbi Golish, Certified Mohel.

  9. The Bris Website - So You Want to Make a Bris

    The Bris Website - providing accurate information about all aspects of the modern bris ceremony & help you make decisions about having a bris, choosing a mohel, and understand both the …

  10. What to Expect at a Brit Milah - Chabad.org

    A friend or family member has given birth to a baby boy, and now you are invited to the ceremony—known as the brit milah, or brit (alternately pronounced bris milah or bris)—when …