Brit Milah Flashcards
1
Q
Quote from the covenant
A
Every mail among you must be circumcised
2
Q
What is karet
A
A penalty given that exclude you from the rest of the community of God if you aren’t circumcised
3
Q
What quote goes against circumcision
A
You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh” Torah
4
Q
When does circumcision take place
A
8 days after the baby is born
5
Q
What happens at Brit Millah
A
The baby is passed around the males. The father asks the mohel to circumcise his son. The sandek has the honour of holding the baby on his lap during the circumcision
6
Q
What happens after circumcision
A
He is handed back to the mother. The baby has wine to soothe the pain, he is given 2 names. The baby is welcomed into the Jewish religion and prayers are said
