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B'rit bat, b'rit milah

The new addition of a baby is a source of blessing and pride to a family!

Brit Milah - Welcoming a Boy into the Covenant

Brit Milah, the covenant of circumcision, was commanded by God to Abraham over 3,700 years ago. It has been carried out faithfully from generation to generation, even during times of religious and ethnic persecution when Jews were forced to practice their rituals in secret.

A brit milah ceremony takes place on the 8th day after birth (count the day of birth as day one, unless the baby was born after sundown). It can be held at the hospital, at home, or at the Temple. Traditionally, the circumcision is performed by a mohel who is trained in the surgical procedures of Brit Milah. Our rabbi works in partnership with a local Jewish doctor (an OB-GYN) who does the medical procedure and the rabbi conducts the religious ceremony.

Brit Bat - Welcoming a Girl into the Covenant

Traditionally, the only rite recognizing the birth of a daughter is her naming. However, over the past few decades ceremonies have been developed to welcome girls into the Jewish covenant. The Brit Bat and baby naming can take place anytime, however many parents also choose to celebrate the entry of their daughter into the covenant of our people on the eighth day.  The Brit Bat ceremony can be held at home or at the Temple, either as a private celebration or during any Shabbat worship service.

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Sun, November 3 2024 2 Cheshvan 5785