The Brit Milah Ceremony Nous sommes le (depuis hier soir jusqu'au coucher du soleil de ce soir

Health Precautions
Everyone taking care of the baby (as few people as possible) could wear a face mask and must disinfect their hands thoroughly with soap and water, followed by 70% alcohol or, if necessary, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Mazel Tov!
Your baby has finally arrived, and you are now wondering what comes next.
Contact a Mohel—your Mohel.
If this is your first experience, ask friends about the choices they made and about their own experiences.
A Mohel should be an observant Jewish man, whether or not he is a rabbi. He does not have to be a physician.
He should not use prohibited instruments, particularly the Magen Clamp, nor should he postpone a Brit Milah because of his personal schedule.
Routine anesthesia is generally unnecessary.
No anesthetic cream—and certainly no injections—should be used for a newborn.
In most cases, a pacifier dipped in sweetened water prepared by the Mohel is sufficient. If an enthusiastic aunt insists on adding a little orange blossom water, that can be accommodated.
Keep the alcohol for your guests after the ceremony!

Before the Brit Milah
The Mohel will ask about the baby's health, including:
• whether there are any signs of prematurity;
• the course of the pregnancy and any previous pregnancies;
• details of the delivery;
• any signs of infection;
• the presence and progression of neonatal jaundice;
• any family history of hemophilia;
• and any complications that may have occurred during a previous Brit Milah in the family.
A blood test is not always necessary.
Jaundice can often be evaluated using a bilirubin meter ("the flash"), and for centuries its progression was assessed clinically by observation alone: Is the baby more yellow or less yellow?
In any case, performing blood tests too early is usually unnecessary. Discuss this with your Mohel.
It is customary, on the evening before the Brit Milah, to hold a small (and indeed, small!) gathering during which refreshments are served together with words of Torah and a reading from the Zohar.

We have now reached the day on which your baby enters the Covenant of the Brit Milah.
Once the Mohel has determined that the baby is in good health, the Brit Milah is performed on the eighth day, even if that day falls on Shabbat or on a public fast day. It must take place between sunrise and sunset, ideally during the morning.
The ceremony may be held in a private home, a synagogue, or any other location suitable for a religious ceremony. The room should be comfortably heated in winter and well ventilated in summer.
Personally, I do not recommend holding the ceremony outdoors, including in a Sukkah.

The Sandak
During the ceremony, the baby is held by the Sandak, who sits on a high—but above all comfortable—chair while holding the child.
Jewish tradition teaches that the Sandak and the Mohel have a profound and lasting influence on the child's spiritual future. For this reason, it is customary to choose a religiously observant Jewish man for this honor.
Traditionally:
• the paternal grandfather serves as Sandak for the first son;
• the maternal grandfather for the second;
• and great-grandfathers should not be forgotten whenever possible.

Preparing the Baby
It is recommended to give the baby a bath on the morning of the Brit Milah.
At eight days old, a healthy newborn generally does not require sedatives, pain medication, or anesthesia.
Ideally, the baby should finish his bottle about one hour before the ceremony.
During the Ceremony
Before the circumcision, the father formally delegates the mitzvah of performing the Brit Milah to the Mohel. This delegation may be expressed verbally or symbolically by handing the Brit Milah knife to the Mohel.
The Mohel then recites the blessing for the Brit Milah, performs the circumcision, and afterward the father recites the blessing(s) that are his responsibility.

Kiddush and Naming Ceremony
Following the Brit Milah, the Kiddush is recited and the baby's Hebrew name is officially announced.
During the Kiddush, some communities have the custom of having another man hold the baby. This person is known as the Second Sandak or the Standing Sandak.
The Kiddush may be recited by the Mohel, the community rabbi, or another observant Jewish man

Once the Brit Milah has been completed, your baby needs peace, quiet, and rest during the hours that follow—just like his mother, who should ideally not be left alone on the first day.
It is recommended that the baby remain wearing only a diaper, without a bodysuit or pajamas, so that the circumcision site can be easily observed throughout the first day.
Immediate Care
Until the dressing is removed, diaper changes should be carried out as usual. Clean the baby's bottom with your normal cleansing product.
Once the Mohel removes the dressing, he will provide detailed instructions for caring for the wound during the following hours and days.
Follow-up
If you have any concerns or questions in the hours, days, or weeks following the Brit Milah, your Mohel is the person best qualified to advise you and should be consulted before anyone else. milah.fr/eng-soins.htm
He is familiar with your baby's procedure and healing process and can determine whether what you are seeing is part of normal recovery or requires further attention.

Mazel Tov, and See You Soon!
May this Brit Milah mark the beginning of a lifetime filled with health, Torah, joy, and peace.
Mazel Tov!

	contacter Aharon Altabé
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