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Essay heading: Bris Milah (Circumcision)
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August 21, 2006 |
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Still, the bris milah is an essential ceremony
intended to formally usher the Jewish male into a covenant with G-d.
Although the removal of the foreskin has been practiced by Jews since
Avroham, the actual ceremony as it is today developed some time around the
middle-ages. Thus, communities in North Africa, Europe, and the Middle-East
all evolved unique customs for welcoming new baby boys... displayed 300 characters
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Thus, communities in North Africa, Europe, and the Middle-East
all evolved unique customs for welcoming new baby boys. There are still
certain elements that are typical of all ceremonies. The following description
of a German bris is typical of the milah ritual and lacks many of the details
that would distinguish it from ceremonies originating in other regions... displayed next 300 characters
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