So You Want to Make a Bris

Of all the issues that confront Jewish couples when they are having a baby one that often catches them by surprise is the need to make arrangements--if the baby is a boy--for a bris on the eighth day after the baby's birth. Years ago when most Jews lived in fairly close communities and were more observant of religious rituals if you were having a baby you found it easy to get information about having a bris. Now with many young Jewish couples living far from their parents and home communities and having less knowledge about and observance of Jewish customs such information is less readily available. That is why this book has been written. Its goal is to provide clear accurate information about all aspects of the modern bris ceremony. The information in this book will help couples (1) make decisions about having a bris (2) choose a mohel and (3) understand the medical and religious aspects of this significant family event.