berit

proper noun

A noun referring to the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее еврейский обряд обрезания, совершаемый над мальчиком на восьмой день его жизни.

1. Jewish circumcision ceremony C1 formal

   The Jewish religious ceremony of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day after birth, symbolizing the covenant with God.

   • The family celebrated the berit with a festive meal.
   • The mohel performed the berit according to tradition.
   • All relatives gathered for the berit of the newborn boy.

   🇷🇺Обряд обрезания

   Synonyms: brisbrit