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Life Cycle: Brit Milah

Brit Milah is the ceremony during which a circumcision is performed on Jewish baby boys when they are 8 days old. This ceremony is important for many Jewish people as it is a symbol of the covenant that God made with Abraham.

Watch as this family shares why they think the ceremony of Brit Milah is important.

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