briss
Ritual infant circumcision
Briss is a variant spelling of bris, the Jewish circumcision ceremony performed on male infants eight days after birth.
The ritual, also called a brit milah, is conducted by a mohel and marks the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
The whole family gathered for the briss.
Foreskin surgical removal
- mohelRitual circumcision practitioner
- foreskinPenile glans covering
- surgicalRelating to operations
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
clamp · sterile · gauze · antiseptic · healing · aftercare · swaddling · pediatric
Ritual circumcision practitioner
- namingAssigning a label
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- kiddushSabbath wine benediction
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
gathering · godparent · honored · guests · minyan · prayer · cantor · liturgy
Judaism's core scripture
- rabbiJewish spiritual leader
- HebrewSemitic language of Israel
- synagogueJewish house of worship
- kosherPermissible by Jewish law
Shabbat · Yiddish · Israel · Talmud · tradition · religious · observance · Conservative
circumcision
Foreskin surgical removal
scalpel · clamp · sterile · gauze · antiseptic · healing · aftercare · swaddling · pediatric · bandage
mohel
Ritual circumcision practitioner
celebration · gathering · godparent · honored · guests · minyan · prayer · cantor · liturgy · chant
Torah
Judaism's core scripture
kosher · Shabbat · Yiddish · Israel · Talmud · tradition · religious · observance · Conservative · Reform
agreement
Shared position between parties
oath · vow · pledge · compact · accord · covenant · sacred · obligation · commitment · sign
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
challah · wine · catering · family · relatives · gifts · announcement · joy · simcha · toast
brissbaptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
christening · infant baptism · confirmation · baby dedication · naming ceremony
- smoked brisketSlow-cooked beef cut
- beef brisketCow's chest muscle
- Texas brisketSlow-smoked cattle chest
- brisket sandwichBraised beef on bread
- brisket rubSeasoning mix for smoked beef