The Bris takes place when the baby boy is 8 days old. It enters him into the covenant between the Jewish population and G-d. Since this is such an important event, many people from the community attend to witness and share in the joy of the day. The following pictures were taken after Eli came home and on Monday, June 22, 1998 at Eli's Bris. [ Click on the pictures for enlargements ]

Grandma meeting
her new grandson. 		Visiting Grandma for the first time Taking a nap All this excitement,
I need a nap!
Abba, Shosh, Chana, Eli Getting ready for the Bris
with my first bath at home.		 All clean! Rachel and Eli
On Monday, the bris started with Michael and Rachel Lewine carrying the baby to Elijah's chair Kvatim Deb, Chana, Eli After the Mohel did his job (I'll save you on the details), I was officially named Eliezer Moshe, after two of my great-grandathers. You can't see me here, but I'm on the pillow that my Papa Sherman is holding (Grandma and Mommy are in the background).
Shosh on the porch The party isn't over yet, Shoshana is having fun on the back deck..

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