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Brit Milah |
| | | | | Mazel Tov! It’s a Boy!
A new addition has joined your family, bringing light, blessing, and renewal.
Recovering from labor and birth, celebrating your child's arrival into this world - the first week of your baby's life is so exciting, so emotional, and so exhausting. Yet during this week you must also plan your son's brit milah... | |  |
| | | | | | A brief description of the brit milah ceremony, step by step. | | |
| | | | | | You, the new parents, must make a prompt decision regarding the time and location of your son’s brit milah, and then coordinate with a caterer or with the family... | | |
| | | | | | According to Jewish tradition, it is the father’s responsibility to circumcise his child, as part of the pedagogic, practical and religious obligations towards his son... | | |
| | | | | | In Jewish tradition there are differing approaches regarding the meaning behind the name chosen for one's child. Some sources emphasize man's actions... | | |
| | | | | | It is customary to honor various family members and friends with special responsibilities at the brit. In appointing specific people to carry the baby... | | |
| | | | | | Shalom Zachar, Tikun Eliyahu – Leil Shimurim (Night of vigil) - Vechnacht, Brit Yitzchak – Leil Hazohar (Night of radiance)... | | |
| | | | | | First of all, relax!
Your doctor confirmed (already in the hospital) that your baby is not jaundiced and that his weight is fine... | | |
| | | | | | The brit begins with the recitation of various verses, which mention brit in scripture or relate to belief in and gratitude to God, and prayers for redemption and success... | | |
| | | | | | Since recommendations vary from doctor to doctor, from mohel to mohel, and from baby to baby, take counsel with your mohel or a pediatrician... | | |
| | | | | | Costs, Hebrew Name Database, Telephone Numbers, Mohels, Pain Relief, Adult Circumcision... | | |
| | | | | | Historical Background, Legal Perspectives, Medical Aspects, Comtemporary Statistics... | | |
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