The Prayers of the Bris

In short: The bris is brief, but it is layered with prayer — from the welcoming of the baby with Baruch HaBa, through the blessings over the wine, the act of milah, and the giving of the Hebrew name. Rabbi Glantz brings a one-page reference of the full liturgy to every bris so families and guests can follow along.

What prayers are said at a bris?

Every moment of the ceremony is shaped by words that have been spoken at this ceremony for thousands of years. In order, the liturgy moves through:

• The welcoming of the baby, Baruch HaBa
• The blessings over the wine
• The act of milah itself
• The giving of the Hebrew name

How can guests follow along?

Rabbi Glantz brings a one-page reference to every bris with the order of the prayers in Hebrew, transliteration, and English, so families and guests can follow along.

If you'd like a printable copy to share with family before the ceremony, just email Rabbi Glantz and he'll send one over.