Brit Milah is not just a surgical procedure, but an ancient ritual that literally embodies the covenant of God with the Jewish People. It is the link to a practice performed for thousands of years with a power that is difficult to describe. The tradition of formally welcoming a child into our society and blessing them publicly reminds us of how important it is to raise our children with the richness and depth of our past, while linking them to our present and their future. Dr. Grope works closely with families to craft a ceremony that they connect with spiritually and personally. Each aspect of the ceremony is explained as it occurs so that even guests who are not familiar with the tradition feel included, comfortable, and welcome.
The origin of ritual circumcision dates back to biblical times.
“And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep my Covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. This is My Covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised. You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be a sign of the Covenant between Me and you. He that is eight days old among you shall be circumcised; every male throughout your generations…’"
(Genesis 17:9-12).
The Jewish people have continued to observe Brit Milah through the generations, and the rite of circumcision has become a profound symbol of connection to the Jewish community. It is one of the oldest traditions observed by Jews today and this powerful ritual has changed little over the thousands of years that it has been practiced. It is a physical sign attesting to a covenant of the heart. Jews throughout history have risked persecution and even their lives to complete this rite of passage.
In today's world, the reasons for performing Brit Milah surpass Biblical Law. By performing this Mitzvah, we honor the Jewish community, our traditions and our ancestors. We welcome a new child into our lives and set him up for a future of community, belonging and blessing. We are all reminded that we are part of something bigger and more important than ourselves.
The combination of Dr. Grope’s skill and her commitment to Judaism allow her to approach each Brit Milah with a profound spiritual intent. As a mother of three boys, she personally understands the joy of bringing your son into the community of the Jewish people, as well as the strong emotion that this ritual evokes. She also knows how deeply spiritual it is to feel connected with the generations that have come before us and with Jewish people across the globe. She feels incredibly privileged to help families fulfill the Mitzvah of Brit Milah.
The origin of ritual circumcision dates back to biblical times.
“And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep my Covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. This is My Covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised. You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be a sign of the Covenant between Me and you. He that is eight days old among you shall be circumcised; every male throughout your generations…’"
(Genesis 17:9-12).
The Jewish people have continued to observe Brit Milah through the generations, and the rite of circumcision has become a profound symbol of connection to the Jewish community. It is one of the oldest traditions observed by Jews today and this powerful ritual has changed little over the thousands of years that it has been practiced. It is a physical sign attesting to a covenant of the heart. Jews throughout history have risked persecution and even their lives to complete this rite of passage.
In today's world, the reasons for performing Brit Milah surpass Biblical Law. By performing this Mitzvah, we honor the Jewish community, our traditions and our ancestors. We welcome a new child into our lives and set him up for a future of community, belonging and blessing. We are all reminded that we are part of something bigger and more important than ourselves.
The combination of Dr. Grope’s skill and her commitment to Judaism allow her to approach each Brit Milah with a profound spiritual intent. As a mother of three boys, she personally understands the joy of bringing your son into the community of the Jewish people, as well as the strong emotion that this ritual evokes. She also knows how deeply spiritual it is to feel connected with the generations that have come before us and with Jewish people across the globe. She feels incredibly privileged to help families fulfill the Mitzvah of Brit Milah.