Dr. Aaron Kaweblum

Boca Del Mar Pediatric Center
Since 1989, established by Dr. Aaron Kaweblum

THE BRIT-MILAH CEREMONY

The BRIT-MILAH ceremony consists of three parts:

  1. The liturgy which contains a series of blessings and allusions to Pinchas and the Prophet Elijah. Pinchas, the son of Elazar, the son of Aaron, prevented the Jewish people from receiving a severe punishment when on their way to the land of Israel.
    After departing Egypt, they were seduced by the woman of Moab.
    Elijah is mentioned because during his life he fought against false prophets and wicked kings through certain - mystical traits attributed to him. The Tanach relates to us that he did not die, but he went to heaven in a fiery chariot. It is for this reason that the Jewish people during their travels in the Diaspora have had the belief that Elijah will descend from the heavens to again aid the nation. There is a strong belief that Elijah comes to every BRIT-MILAH in order to protect the baby and to bless him.


  2. The BRIT-MILAH, the moment of circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin.
    Because Dr. Kaweblum is a board certified Pediatrician, he is licensed to use LOCAL anesthesia. With the use of local anesthesia, the baby is fully awake, but the procedure is virtually painless. Most babies however, feel discomfort and cry when they are held with their legs separated, because it is a position completely different from the fetal position inside the mothers womb.
    According to Jewish law the father has the actual responsibility in performing the Brit-Milah. Due to the surgical risks involved in the procedure and inexperience of the father, the Mohel acts as the father's representative. Before the incision is made, the mohel must obtain verbal consent from the father made in public.


  3. The Hebrew name of the child is then announced, and the ceremony continues with additional blessings in which we pray for the baby to follow in the way of the Torah, the rite of matrimony and a life of good deeds.
    During this part of the ceremony a pacifier dipped in Kosher wine is put to the lips of the baby.
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