| The Covenant of Circumcision Brit Milah |
| "This is My covenant which you shall keep between Me and You and your offspring after you. Circumcise every male." |
| In the Book of Genesis (Bereshit) G-D speaks to Abraham and tells him to circumcise himself, his sons, and all the men who live with him. |
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| Brit: Hebrew word for "covenant," or agreement Circumcision: Symbol of a young baby's joining the Jewish people Mohel: Specialist who performs circumcisions Sandek: One who holds the baby at circumcision ceremony, the Highest honor Kvatterin: German for Grandmother. Honored with bringing baby to ceremony Kvatter: German for Godfather. Honored with placing child on Elijah's chair Brit Bat: New ceremony to celebrate a daughter becoming one of the Jewish people Simchat Bat: New ceremony, celebrating the birth of a daughter. Elijah the Prophet: Guest of Honor at Brit Milah "Guardian angel" of Jewish Children. Pidyon Ha-Ben: Ceremony redeeming the first born son Kohen: Ancestor of the Temple Priests Seudat Mitzvah: Festive meal served in honor of observing a life cycle mitzvah |
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