Brit Milah

• B- Circumcision is done because it was a commandment from God.

  E- "every male among you shall be circumcised. And you

  shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be the sign of the covenant between me and you."

  E- Circumcision is a physical act performed as a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, symbolising their commitment and belonging to God's chosen people.
• B- The mohel recites a blessing over the child before the

  child's father pronounces a further blessing

  E- "Praise be Thou, O Lord our God, ruling the spirit of the universe,

  who has commanded us to enter into the covenant of our father Abraham."

  E- This quote emphasises gratitude to God for instructing them to participate in the covenant with Abraham, symbolising a connection to God's chosen people.
• B- Many Jews believe in the importance of circumcision

  E-"As he entered into the covenant, so may he enter into the love of

  the Torah, into the marriage canopy and into the life of good deeds."

  E- This quote reflects Jewish beliefs in the importance of entering into the covenant of circumcision, symbolising an entrance into a life guided by the love and study of Torah, commitment to marriage, and dedication to righteous actions.
• B- Jews believe the Brit Milah is important

  E- "For on the eighth day, the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised."

  E- Circumcision on the eighth day is practiced in Judaism based on both religious tradition, as instructed by God to Abraham, and medical considerations for optimal healing and reduced complications.
• Roles:

  Mohel- A person who is highly trained to carry out the operation carries out circumcision

  Sandek- The sandek holds the baby on his knees