Brith

/brɪθ/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of brit or bris, a Jewish circumcision ceremony.

Etymology

From Hebrew brit (covenant), specifically brit milah (covenant of circumcision). Used in English to refer to the Jewish religious ceremony.

Kelly Says

A brit milah is one of the most important ceremonies in Jewish tradition—it's a covenant dating back to Abraham in the Torah, and it's traditionally celebrated with a festive meal called the seudah.

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