Birth & Brit Milah

The laws and customs associated with birth, the mitzvah of circumcision and redeeming the firstborn.

What is unique about circumcision that G-d commanded it be performed on the eighth day following birth? Should we not wait for the child to decide at his own will to be circumcised? Explore the dynamics of Brit Milah – the law of circumcision.

This powerful lecture will lay bare some incredible Kabbalah insights and give you a sharp new perspective on this fundamental and well-known mitzvah that seems to be so shrouded in mystery!

This class expounds on the greatness and specialty of the mitzvah of Bris Milah - circumcision.

This class provides a thorough understanding of the mitzvah of redeeming the firstborn son.

This class explores the reasons and sources for the custom of celebrating a Jewish boy’s first haircut – an Upsherin.

This class provides a detailed appreciation of what it really means to become Bar & Bat Mitzvah.

The Talmud teaches that on one’s birthday our mazal, good fortune, is dominant and empowered; learn more about the message of our Jewish birthday.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe strongly encouraged the celebration of one’s Jewish birthday. Discover the importance and source for this special custom.