Brit milah

• Brit milah is the Hebrew term used to describe the religious circumcision of boys at eight days old or if makes converting to Judaism
• Brit milah is carried out by a mohel (male) or in some reform communities a mohelet (female)
• Circumcision involves the removal of the foreskin on the eighth day after birth. It is performed in front of a minyan so Shekinah is present
• The baby is placed on a cushion on an empty chair known as Elijahs chair- represents the belief that the spirit of Elijah visits every circumcision
• The child is then placed on the lap of the Sandek- someone chosed by the parents as a great honour
• After the circumcision the father receives a blessing
• The circumcision represents the convene at made with Noah and Abraham (Noah was told by God to circumcise himself and all the males In his family to seal the covenant)
• During Brit Milah, a prayer is said which shows the importance for a child’s relation with God: “That as this child has entered into the covenant, so may he enter into the a Torah, the marriage comply and into good deeds”
• • The boy is usually named at the ceremony.
  • Circumcision on the 8th day after birth (usually).
  • Baby is placed on a cushion on Elijah's chair.
  • Baby is placed on the lap of the sandek.
  • Prayers are said to show the relationship between the baby and God
  • Family occasion. In some traditions male and females will be present for the actual ceremony.
  • The mohel will perform the Brit.