Hazzan Howard K. Glantz

Certified Mohel (Moyel) 215-439-5033 Elkins Park, PA
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THE CEREMONY

It is not required that a minyan be present for the ceremony. The father and Sandek are encouraged to wear their tallis; others may if they desire. All men should have their heads covered during the brit and Seudat Mitzvah (feast).

I encourage you to invite your clergy to attend the bris and co-officiate with me. It enriches the service when your Rabbi and/or Cantor is present to preside over the naming of the baby.

It is customary, but not required, that a mitzvah be performed at the earliest possible moment. Many britot are conducted early in the morning, sometimes as part of a Shacharit Service, however, the ceremony may take place any time up to sunset.

You may videotape and photograph at nearly all times during the bris. Considering that your baby will grow up and look at these pictures/videos, it would be in bad taste to record the actual cut.

THE MEAL - SEUDAT MITZVAH

It is traditional to provide a Seudat Mitzvah (a kosher feast) in honor of the child and his parents. Due to the sacred nature of this ceremony, and to insure that all your guests are comfortable, meat and milk should not be mixed. If you are not kosher generally, it may be easier to prepare or order in a dairy meal. Please consult me or your clergy for help in preparing this meal.

If you have selected someone to say the motzi over the bread or challah, I can use this as a lead-in to your meal. As well, the Birkat Hamazon (grace after meals) has special inclusions that I can provide.

I make a kippah for your baby personalized with his Hebrew and English names!