Significance

The Bris Milah ceremony is a deeply religious and momentous experience for the parents and family of the child. It marks the child's official induction into the Jewish people and is a joyous occasion to be cherished forever. The meaning of the word Bris is "covenant". At the Bris , the Jewish male is entered into the ancient pact between our forefather Abraham, on behalf of the Jewish people, and G-d.

In Jewish law, the primary responsibility for performing the Bris Milah is placed upon the father of the child, who then appoints the mohel to act as his proxy.