Please schedule the baby’s feedings so that he will be ready for a feeding after the Bris. Instructions for the care of the baby after his Bris will be given to you by Rabbi Dr. Friedman on the day of the Bris.

It is recommended to contact Rabbi Dr. Friedman the day before the Bris. Please also do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns at any point in the process.

Before the Bris

  • Please finish feeding your baby 1.5 hours before the bris.

  • Please arrive at shul with the baby 30 minutes before the bris and please start feeding him the sugar water from the bris bag.

  • Please bring with you to the bris:

  1. Bottle of sweet red kosher wine, non-carbonated with a twist-off cap (Manischewitz, Kedem, etc.)

  2. Kiddush cup.

  3. Two pillows.

  4. Vaseline, large tub.