The Bris

Feb 18, 1998 - 17:49 -

I have a question:
Why must there be an eight day waiting period before performing a bris? My neice had her son circumsized in the hospital right asfter the birth. Her mother wants to have the religious ceremony for the bris. Is it acceptable to go through with the ceremony?

About me: Paul Stolpen I am 59 years old; am active in my conservative synagogue; but am still searching for sprituality. I find myself merely going through ritual without the internal feeling of religious love.
My e-mail address: pstolpen@erols.com
How I found this site: my brother informed me of your E-mail address

Thanks for your question, Paul. Her mother is correct. A bris is not a medical circumcision. A bris is a covenental commandment, an entry point to a life of divine service. A circumcized baby who hasn't had a bris requires one. (In this case a drop of blood is taken.) Consult a qualified mohel for details.