Brit Milah means “the Covenant of Circumcision.”
The Brit Milah is a Ritual with 3 parts to it, one part is the blessing and circumcision of the boy, and second part is the naming of the child, and the third part is the Seudat Mitzvah. The Brit Milah Is considered to be the new born child’s entry into the Jewish tradition, it takes place 8 days after the child is born and, unless it endangers the health of the child, the Brit Milah cannot be post-phoned.
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| A Sandek |
Who was there?
The Sandek of the baby is the person who holds the child while the circumcision is being performed. The Sandek is usually a man, often a grandparent, brother or even a close friend of the Father. The Sandek is considered to be an honored role in the ceremony. When the child is placed on the Sandek’s lap and circumcised, it is believed a spiritual link between the Sandek and the child is formed, making the Sandek the spiritual guide of the baby.
The Sandek of the baby is the person who holds the child while the circumcision is being performed. The Sandek is usually a man, often a grandparent, brother or even a close friend of the Father. The Sandek is considered to be an honored role in the ceremony. When the child is placed on the Sandek’s lap and circumcised, it is believed a spiritual link between the Sandek and the child is formed, making the Sandek the spiritual guide of the baby.
A Kvatterin is also present. This is considered to be the Jewish equivalent of a Godmother. Before the ceremony begins, the Kvatterin takes the baby from the mother and hands him over to the Kvatter.
A Kvatter is a Jewish equivalent of a Godfather. He takes the baby from the Kvatterin and brings him over to the Mohel, the one who circumcises the boy.
The Mohel is a trained and qualified Ritual Circumciser. He is formally trained in circumcision techniques as well as Jewish law and tradition.
The mother and father of the child are also present.
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| Dress Clothes |
How they dressed
It is customary for the participants to wear dress clothes for the Brit Milah ceremony. The parents also must wear dress clothes in honor of the commandment.
It is customary for the participants to wear dress clothes for the Brit Milah ceremony. The parents also must wear dress clothes in honor of the commandment.
What happened during the ritual
Blessing and Circumcision
Blessing and Circumcision
The ceremony starts when the mother hands the baby boy over to the Kvatterin. The baby is then brought into the room where the ceremony will take place and is handed over to the Kvatter.
While the baby is being brought into the room, it is customary for the guests to greet him by saying “Baruch HaBa,” which means “Blessed be he who comes,” in Hebrew. This greeting isn’t actually part of the ceremony, but it was added to express the hope that the Messiah might have been born, and the guests were greeting him.
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| Chair of Elijah |
The baby is then handed over to the Sandek, the person who holds the baby while the circumcision is performed. The Sandek may sit in a chair called The Chair of Elijah.
The Mohel will recite a blessing for the baby, saying: “Praised are you, Aonai our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with Your commandments and commanded us in the ritual of circumcision.” After the prayer has ended, the circumcision is then performed and the Mohel recites a blessing thanking God for bringing the child into the covenant of Abraham: "Blessed are You, Adonai our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with Your commandments and commanded us to make him enter into the covenant of Abraham our father."
After the father has recited the blessing, guests respond with: "As he has entered into the covenant, so may he be introduced to the study of Torah, to the wedding canopy, and to good deeds."
Kiddush and Naming
After the circumcision, a blessing over the wine is said, and a drop of it is put into the baby’s mouth. A prayer for the child’s good health and well-being is recited, followed by another prayer that gives him his name:
Creator of the universe. May it be Your will to regard and accept this (performance of circumcision), as if I had brought this baby before Your glorious throne. And in Your abundant mercy, through Your holy angels, give a pure and holy heart to ________, the son of ________, who was just now circumcised in honor of Your great Name. May his heart be wide open to comprehend Your holy Law, that he may learn and teach, keep and fulfill Your laws.
Seudat Mitzvah
At the end, there is the Seudat Mitzvah, which is a celebratory meal that is required by Jewish Law. In this way the joy of a new life in this world is connected with the joy of sharing food with family and friends.
At the end, there is the Seudat Mitzvah, which is a celebratory meal that is required by Jewish Law. In this way the joy of a new life in this world is connected with the joy of sharing food with family and friends.
- The passing of the baby
- The Prophet’s Chair/Elijah’s Chair
- Drop of wine
- The Circumcision
- The Blessing and Prayers
How they celebrated afterwards
They celebrated with the Seudat Mitzvah. Which is a celebratory meal that is required by Jewish Law. In this way the joy of a new life in this world is connected with the joy of sharing food with family and friends.
Excluding the Seudat Mitzvah, the entire Brit Milah ceremony will take approximately 15 minutes.
Importance of a Brit Milah
A Brit Milah marks the beginning of the life of a child born into a Jewish religion. It shows that he is a child of God, and he is to be taught and brought up the Jewish way.
Key beliefs of Judaism
They celebrated with the Seudat Mitzvah. Which is a celebratory meal that is required by Jewish Law. In this way the joy of a new life in this world is connected with the joy of sharing food with family and friends.
Excluding the Seudat Mitzvah, the entire Brit Milah ceremony will take approximately 15 minutes.
Importance of a Brit Milah
A Brit Milah marks the beginning of the life of a child born into a Jewish religion. It shows that he is a child of God, and he is to be taught and brought up the Jewish way.
Key beliefs of Judaism
God
The Jews believe that there is only one God-this is called a monotheistic faith. They believe that God is beyond our ability to understand, but he is always present in our daily lives. Some Jews connect to God through prayer, others may not think about God on a daily basis.
The Jews believe that there is only one God-this is called a monotheistic faith. They believe that God is beyond our ability to understand, but he is always present in our daily lives. Some Jews connect to God through prayer, others may not think about God on a daily basis.
Humankind was Created In the Divine Image
Jews believe that every human was created in the image andlikeness of God: "b'tzelem Elohim.” For this reason they believe that every person is equally important and has potential to do good. People have free will to make choices in their lives and each of us is responsible for the consequences of those choices.
Jews believe that every human was created in the image andlikeness of God: "b'tzelem Elohim.” For this reason they believe that every person is equally important and has potential to do good. People have free will to make choices in their lives and each of us is responsible for the consequences of those choices.
Community
In the Judaism religion believes that jews are uniquely connected with each other, even if the live on opposite end of the world, all Jews are part of a global Jewish community.
In the Judaism religion believes that jews are uniquely connected with each other, even if the live on opposite end of the world, all Jews are part of a global Jewish community.
Torah
The Torah is considered Judaism’s most important text. It contains the stories and commandments that teach them about life and death. The Torah contains the 1o Commandments as well as the 613 Commandments, also called the Mitzvot. All Jews consider the 10 commandments to be the most important commandments in the Torah, though not all Jews adhere to the 613 mitzvot.
The Torah is considered Judaism’s most important text. It contains the stories and commandments that teach them about life and death. The Torah contains the 1o Commandments as well as the 613 Commandments, also called the Mitzvot. All Jews consider the 10 commandments to be the most important commandments in the Torah, though not all Jews adhere to the 613 mitzvot.
The Ten Commandments:
▪ I am the Lord your God
▪ You shall not recognize the gods of others in My presence
▪ You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain
▪ Remember the day of shabbat to keep it holy
▪ Honor your father and your mother
▪ You shall not murder
▪ You shall not commit adultery
▪ You shall not steal
▪ Do not give false testimony against your neighbor
You shall not covet your fellow's possessions
The Land of Israel
Israel is part of every Jew’s world view, it is considered to be the Holy Land by the Jewish. This is where covenant was made between God and the Jewish people at Mt. Sinai.
Israel is part of every Jew’s world view, it is considered to be the Holy Land by the Jewish. This is where covenant was made between God and the Jewish people at Mt. Sinai.
Messiah
Judaism teaches that one day a Messiah will unite the world and bring peace to the world. Tradition teaches that the messiah will be descended from the family of King David.
Judaism teaches that one day a Messiah will unite the world and bring peace to the world. Tradition teaches that the messiah will be descended from the family of King David.
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