brit milah
The term "brit milah" translates from Hebrew to "covenant of circumcision" and is a significant ritual in Judaism, symbolizing the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
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Definition
B2Judaism
(religious)A Jewish religious ceremony involving the circumcision of a male infant, typically performed on the eighth day after birth.
Example
- The family gathered for the brit milah to celebrate the newborn's entry into the Jewish covenant.
C1Judaism
(religious, conversion)A ritual circumcision performed on a male convert to Judaism as part of the conversion process.
Example
- As part of his conversion to Judaism, he underwent a brit milah.
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