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Shalom friends,
When a Jewish baby boy is 8 days-old, he is welcomed into a covenant between him
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This is the first commandment given by God to 'Avraham, the first Jew, and is central to Judaism.
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| "This is My covenant that you shall observe between Me and you and your children after you, to circumcise your every male. You shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall become the sign of a covenant between Me and you. And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations" (Genesis 17:10-12). |
The Brit-Mila ceremony is joyful yet painful, spiritual yet physical. The Brit is performed by an observant Jew who was trained and qualified to perform this procedure. This person
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The ceremony varies among communities, origins, and families, but there are some customs that are common:
In the beginning of the ceremony the baby is passed from the mother through several honored people and is finally
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kise 'Eliyahu). He is then taken from the chair and given to
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godfather). The Sandak holds the baby during the Brit - this is the most honored role during the Brit and is often given to the grandfather.
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The Mohel then performs the Brit followed by blessings, and the Hebrew name is given to the baby. Then the child is returned to the mother. Like almost every Jewish ceremony,
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In this issue we will be introduced to some blessings and words related to Brit Mila.
Besiman tov 'uvemazal tov!
Congratulations! (Literally: In good sign and in good luck!)
The Hebrew Online Team.
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Transcription: Brit Mila
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Literal Meaning: Covenant of circumcision
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Transcription: Mohel
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Literal Meaning: Circumsciser
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The Mohel: Tsvi Yehuda
Weinberger from Jerusalem
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Transcription: Sandak
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Literal Meaning: Godfather
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Transcription: Shem
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Literal Meaning: Name
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Transcription: Keshem shenikhnas labrit, ken yikanes letora 'ulexupa 'ulema'asim tovim.
Translation: Just as he has entered into the Covenant, so may he enter into Torah, into marriage, and into good deeds.
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Transcription: Ze hakatan gadol yihiye!
Translation: May this little infant become great.
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The baby: Carmel Regev |
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See if you can find all the words in the puzzle below:
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Name:
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Abraham (Avraham)
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Male
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Time of Appearance:
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The Biblical Era
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According the bible, the name Abraham is constructed of the words
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"many"), since Abraham was the father of many peoples.
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The name of the first of the "three fathers" of the Jewish people. Originally, he was called "Abram". His name was altered to “Abraham” by God who spoke to him. He was Sarah's husband.
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"Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham, for a father of many nations have I made thee." Genesis 17, 5
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Brit
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Female
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Covenant, alliance.
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