berit

nom propre

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant le rite juif de la circoncision pratiqué sur un garçon au huitième jour de sa vie.

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.

   🇫🇷cérémonie de circoncision juive

   Synonymes: brisbrit