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Namings and Brit Milah

Namings and B'rit Milah

The birth of a child is a wonderful event for a family and couple. Judaism celebrates birth with the rituals of b'rit milah (covenant of circumcision) for a boy and naming for a girl.

B'rit milah is traditionally held on the eighth day of the child’s life and is performed by a mohel who is trained in ritual circumcision. The naming ceremony for a girl may be held any time after the birth.

Contact Rabbi Gorban at rabbigorban@tbetacoma.org for information on receiving a Hebrew name for individuals of all ages. See below for mohalim resources.

Dr. Aaron Witz, MD

Phone: (206) 232-0963
Email: newbornmd@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.newbornmd.com

2835 82nd Avenue SE, Suite 200
Mercer Island, WA 98040
 

Dr. Aaron M. Witz is a board-certified pediatrician. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington and completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Witz is a certified mohel. He trained in Boston and received his certification from the Berit Mila Board of Reform Judaism.

Personalized services are performed in the office for Jewish families. In preparation, they will educate you about the details of the ceremony and listen to your requests to make the event a special moment for your family. As part of his services, Dr. Witz also will craft your son’s own unique certificate of Berit Mila.

They accommodate multiples and infants with special needs. Sometimes a bris needs to be delayed for medical reasons. Dr. Witz works closely with local pediatric urologists and can perform ceremonial blessings when the time is appropriate.

Mon, December 30 2024 29 Kislev 5785