Brith

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Definition

Noun: 1. The Jewish religious ceremony of circumcision performed on a male infant on the eighth day after his birth. This rite, also known as a bris, formally welcomes the baby boy into the Jewish covenant (brit) with God, as commanded in the Torah.

Usage
  • The word "brith" is a specific term used within Jewish religious and cultural contexts. It refers to the event or ceremony itself.
  • It is often used in the phrase "the brith" or "a brith" to describe the occasion.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The entire family gathered for the baby's brith.
    • Preparations for the brith began early in the morning.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is directly derived from the Hebrew word "ברית" ( or ), meaning "covenant." The full Hebrew term for the ceremony is "ברית מילה" (), meaning "covenant of circumcision."
  • The Yiddish variant "bris" is also very common in English, especially in Ashkenazi communities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bris (noun): The Yiddish term for the same ceremony, widely used interchangeably with "brith" in English.
  • Brit milah (noun): The original Hebrew term for the covenant of circumcision.
  • Circumcision (noun): The general medical or surgical procedure of removing the foreskin. "Brith" specifies the Jewish religious ceremony that includes this act.
Synonyms
  • Bris: (Direct synonym, Yiddish variant)
  • Brit milah: (Direct synonym, Hebrew term)
Notes on Meaning
  • "Brith" refers exclusively to the Jewish religious ceremony for infant boys. It is not used for circumcisions performed for medical, cultural, or other religious reasons.
  • The ceremony is a significant lifecycle event () in Judaism, involving specific rituals, blessings, and often a celebratory meal ().
Noun
  1. the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life

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