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The Covenant of Abraham

G-d made a covenant (Bris in Hebrew) with Abraham. If he would circumcise himself, G-d promised prosperity and eternal existence for him and his future generations.

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BRIS / Ritual Circumcision

The Covenant of Abraham

  • Why do Jews circumcise their children?
  • What does “Bris Milah” mean?
  • What are the procedures for a Bris?

G-d made a covenant (Bris in Hebrew) with Abraham. If he would circumcise himself, G-d promised prosperity and eternal existence for him and his future generations.

3000 year-old covenant G-d made with the Jewish people. This short film is a fantastic opportunity to consult the experts on everything from how to, to the reasons behind the customs and laws, to the physical and spiritual benefits of ritual circumcision.

Video Premiered 2007
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FEATURED SPEAKERS

  • Cantor Philip Sherman—certified Mohel
  • Rabbi Algaze—columnist, speaker
  • Rabbi Mordechai Becher—senior lecturer Gateways
  • Rabbi Buchwald—President National Jewish Outreach Program
  • Yaffa Eliach—speaker, author, founder Center for Holocaust studies
  • Rabbi Frank—certified Mohel
  • Simon Jacobson—author, director Meaningful Life Center
  • Rebbetzin Jungreis, Hineni—author, columnist, speaker
  • Rabbi Pesach Krohn—author, speaker, Mohel
  • Rabbi Ephraim Rubin—certified Mohel
  • Rabbi Twerski, M.D. PhD—psychiatrist, author

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