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Brit Milah -

The Rite of Circumcision

This section provides information about the traditional brit milah (circumcision) ceremony. For my own position on whether a Christian should be circumcised, please see the Afterword.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. The Greeting
3. Elijah’s Chair
4. Mohel’s Preliminary Recitation
5. Father’s Statement of Intent
6. The Circumcision
7. The Blessings
8. Giving of the Name
9. Blessing the Child
10. Brit Bat - for girls (simchah bat)
11. Pidyon HaBen - redemption of firstborn
12. Afterword for Christians

Brit Milah Guide

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