Definition
briss
noun
- A Jewish circumcision ceremony, typically performed on a male infant eight days after birth.
Usage: Also spelled 'bris' or 'brit milah' (Hebrew).; Often used in Jewish cultural and religious contexts.
Examples
- The family invited relatives and friends to celebrate the briss of their newborn son.
- A rabbi performed the briss according to Jewish tradition and law.
- The briss was followed by a festive meal and blessings.
- Many Jewish families schedule the briss for the eighth day after birth.
- The godparents, or sandak, play an important role in the briss ceremony.