by Aviva Blumstein | Blog
So much to do – so little time! Here’s a 13 point “to do list” for your Brit Milah to help you out! 1. When – The brit milah is on the eighth day of your baby’s life, most often in the morning. The Jewish day begins at nightfall...
by Aviva Blumstein | Blog, Brit/Simchat Bat/Pidyon
The blessings and prayers have been translated into English, in the ceremony they are said in Hebrew and can be found in the siddur. –The baby is brought into the room– At the beginning of the ceremony, the mother hands the baby to the kvatterin. Everyone...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
After having three beautiful girls, my fourth baby was a boy. Many of my girlfriends had experienced the “trauma” of bris’ing their boys – but I hadn’t – until then…! A day before my bouncing baby boy’s big day arrived; a friend called. She gave me some unsolicited...
by Aviva Blumstein | Uncategorized
You don’t need to feel lost with all the Hebrew words and technical terminology that will be thrown about at your son’s Brit Milah. Here’s a list of common words and phrases that you may find helpful. Brit Milah (or bris) – circumcision,...
