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B’rit (Covenant) Ceremonies

B’rit Milah

B’rit milah (convenant of circumcision), also known as a bris, is a religious ritual in which male babies are formally welcomed into the Jewish people on the 8thday of life.  A mohel performs the circumcision at the b’rit milah ceremony, which also includes prayers to welcome the child into the Jewish people, the formal announcing of the child’s Jewish or Hebrew name, and additional blessings. For more information on the ceremony, click here.

If you are a member and would like to reach the clergy about your life cycle event, contact clergyoffice@rodephshalom.org.

For more information on a B’rit Milah, click here.

Family gathers with the Rabbi for a B'rit Ceremony

B’rit Ceremonies

B’rit (covenant) is a ceremony in which children are welcomed into the covenant.  The ceremony can be held during a Shabbat service in the sanctuary, at the family’s home, or in one of our many event spaces at Rodeph Shalom, with a celebratory Kiddush luncheon following.

Members are invited to reach RS clergy by contacting clergyoffice@rodephshalom.org. If you are not a member and are interested in exploring life cycle options at RS, contact Steven Share (sshare@rodephshalom.org).