What Is a Bris / Brit Milah?
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A bris, or brit milah, is the ritual circumcision ceremony observed in Judaism, traditionally taking place on the eighth day after a male child's birth. This practice symbolizes the child's formal entry into the covenant that God established with Abraham, marking a significant rite of passage in Jewish life. The ceremony is performed by a mohel, an expert trained in both the surgical and religious aspects of the procedure. The bris is both a religious obligation and a communal celebration, often attended by family and friends, highlighting the importance of community in Jewish traditions.