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Brit Milah: Rabbinic Interpretations

Covenant, conversion, custom, and circumcision.

The Meaning of Pidyon Haben

Redemption of the first-born son is an act of gratitude and humility.

Brit Milah: Why Boys Are Circumcised

How Jewish thinkers over the ages have explained the importance of ritual circumcision.

Historic Rituals for Welcoming Jewish Daughters

Long before the creation of contemporary ceremonies for girls, some Jewish communities had special customs.

A New Welcome for Jewish Daughters

An interview with the author of the only book on welcoming ceremonies for Jewish girls reveals much about contemporary Jewish life.

Development of Brit Bat

The past three decades have seen the development of this ceremony with ancient roots and contemporary wings.

History of Jewish Ceremonies for Baby Girls

Rituals & customs marking the birth of girls have existed since biblical times, but they've blossomed in the past 30 years.

Brit Milah: The Biblical Origins

Where the circumcision covenant comes from.

Brit Milah: Ceremonies for Boys

Ceremonies for Jewish Boys. History and Themes of Ceremonies for Jewish Newborns. Jewish Lifecycle. Jewish Ceremonies and Rituals.

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