A circumcision ceremony in Jewish tradition, marking the covenant between God and the Jewish people, typically performed on the eighth day after a male child's birth.
From Yiddish 'bris,' derived from Hebrew 'brit' or 'berith' meaning 'covenant' or 'agreement.' This refers specifically to the Covenant of Abraham in Jewish religious tradition.
The word 'briss' carries profound theological meaning—it's not just a medical procedure but a solemn ceremonial moment marking a child's entry into the Jewish covenant tradition, which is why it's conducted with specific rituals and a trained professional called a mohel.
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