Dr. Grope can perform the ceremony herself, or work together with the Rabbi of your choice. It is traditional to schedule the Bris as early in the day as possible to show our eagerness to perform this mitzvah.
The Brit Milah ceremony begins with the guests rising and welcoming the child as he is brought into the room by the Kvaterin. A few words are shared as the baby is placed on the chair of Elijah, then the circumcision is performed. The Kiddush is said as the baby receives a few drops of wine.
In the second part of the ceremony, the baby receives his Hebrew name.
It is customary for the parents to explain the origins of the new baby’s name at this point in the ceremony.
The ceremony concludes with several more blessings and finishes with the Hamotzi in preparation for the celebratory meal that follows the ceremony.
Dr. Grope works closely with families to craft a ceremony that includes people you wish to honor and readings that are meaningful to you. If you have certain people you wish to honor, or special readings you would like to include, please let her know and she will find a role that is fitting for each special individual.
The strength of our people does not come from might. It comes from holding onto the celebration and remembering of our stories.
At a Bris, we have the opportunity to continue remembering.
At a Bris we remember the ties that bind us from generation to generation. We remember the beauty of the lives that have come before us.
We remember the small things that our ancestors did to make a meaningful life during difficult times.
We remember the beauty of the lives that have come before us.
We remember the small things that our ancestors did to make our lives beautiful - then and now.
We remember the people we love
We remember the joy of our traditions.
It is the commandment that reminds us to tell our stories, remember our past and link our stories of the past to our future.
“The Brit Milah ceremony welcomes your new son into the Jewish community. The mitzvah of circumcision connects families across the generations and around the globe. It will be my honor to perform your son's Bris in a way that helps you and your family feel connected to each other and the Jewish community at large. I embrace all who desire a spiritual, respectful and loving Bris for their son.”
-Dr. Sarah Grope
The Brit Milah ceremony begins with the guests rising and welcoming the child as he is brought into the room by the Kvaterin. A few words are shared as the baby is placed on the chair of Elijah, then the circumcision is performed. The Kiddush is said as the baby receives a few drops of wine.
In the second part of the ceremony, the baby receives his Hebrew name.
It is customary for the parents to explain the origins of the new baby’s name at this point in the ceremony.
The ceremony concludes with several more blessings and finishes with the Hamotzi in preparation for the celebratory meal that follows the ceremony.
Dr. Grope works closely with families to craft a ceremony that includes people you wish to honor and readings that are meaningful to you. If you have certain people you wish to honor, or special readings you would like to include, please let her know and she will find a role that is fitting for each special individual.
The strength of our people does not come from might. It comes from holding onto the celebration and remembering of our stories.
At a Bris, we have the opportunity to continue remembering.
At a Bris we remember the ties that bind us from generation to generation. We remember the beauty of the lives that have come before us.
We remember the small things that our ancestors did to make a meaningful life during difficult times.
We remember the beauty of the lives that have come before us.
We remember the small things that our ancestors did to make our lives beautiful - then and now.
We remember the people we love
We remember the joy of our traditions.
It is the commandment that reminds us to tell our stories, remember our past and link our stories of the past to our future.
“The Brit Milah ceremony welcomes your new son into the Jewish community. The mitzvah of circumcision connects families across the generations and around the globe. It will be my honor to perform your son's Bris in a way that helps you and your family feel connected to each other and the Jewish community at large. I embrace all who desire a spiritual, respectful and loving Bris for their son.”
-Dr. Sarah Grope