Brit milah
Brit Milah
Brit Milah (pronounced: /bʁit miˈla/; Hebrew: בְּרִית מִילָה, "Covenant of circumcision"), also known as a Bris, is a Jewish religious male circumcision ceremony performed on the eighth day of a male infant's life by a Mohel. The ceremony is considered a commandment from God in the Torah and is a fundamental part of Jewish law and tradition.
Etymology
The term "Brit Milah" is of Hebrew origin. "Brit" means "covenant" and "Milah" means "circumcision". The term is often shortened to "Bris" in Yiddish.
Procedure
The Brit Milah involves the removal of the foreskin from the penis. The procedure is performed by a Mohel, a person trained in the practice. The ceremony is followed by a celebratory meal (seudat mitzvah).
Significance
The Brit Milah is a sign of the covenant between God and the Jewish people. It is a symbol of a Jewish male's entry into the covenant and is a fundamental part of Jewish identity.
Related Terms
- Mohel: A Jewish person trained in the practice of Brit Milah.
- Circumcision: The surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis.
- Torah: The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition.
- Bris: Yiddish term for Brit Milah.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brit milah
- Wikipedia's article - Brit milah
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