Brit Milah (Bris) and Baby Naming at RJC
A brit milah, also known as a bris, is the Jewish ceremony in which a baby boy is circumcised. Circumcision dates back to the Book of Genesis, when God commands Abraham to circumcise himself and his offspring as a sign of the covenant between Jews and God. Traditionally, the brit milah takes place on the baby’s eighth day of life, even if it falls on Shabbat or a Jewish holiday.
A baby naming is a brief ceremony during which the baby is given his or her Hebrew name. For a baby daughter this is sometimes called a Simchat bat, which means “Rejoicing in a Daughter” or “celebration for a daughter.” The timing for this event is open-ended and is up to the parents.
To learn more about brit milah and/or baby naming preparation, please contact our rabbi.
A baby naming is a brief ceremony during which the baby is given his or her Hebrew name. For a baby daughter this is sometimes called a Simchat bat, which means “Rejoicing in a Daughter” or “celebration for a daughter.” The timing for this event is open-ended and is up to the parents.
To learn more about brit milah and/or baby naming preparation, please contact our rabbi.
Planning a Brit Milah or Baby Naming celebration at RJC?
Please fill out our Event Information Form to help you—and us—with the details.