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The honorees ("kibbudim") at the brit milah

By Chabad.org Staff

Who to call first, items that you will need at the ceremony, and some additional tips.

Compiled by Rabbi Shmuel Gorr

"On that very day, Abraham was circumcised…"

From a discourse of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi

בְּעֶצֶם הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה נִמּוֹל אַבְרָהָם - תורה אור, יג ע"ב

From the teachings of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi

Circumcision is the first commandment given by G-d to Abraham, the first Jew, and is central to Judaism.