The Bris

Posted by Stuart on 02/29 at 07:41 PM imageimageimageimageimageimage

Okay, so for those of you confused by the title, we are not suddenly Jewish.  While a Bris is technically a Jewish circumcision and ceremony, the person who conducts the Bris, called a Mohel, is perhaps the most qualified person to do any circumcision out there.  Our doctor recommended that we consider using a Mohel to do little Q’s circumcision and we immediately asked our fabulous friend Judy who we should contact.  She of course had the best person (aka the Mohel to the Stars) and contacted him on our behalf. 

So, on Wednesday we had the official Bris for our son.  The Mohel, Rabbi Daniel Waknine, was truly amazing.  He made what could have been a dour situation something joyful that I will remember the rest of my life.  I’m not sure that Allen was quite as enthused in the beginning as I was but he came around.  I actually got to hold Quentin and surround him with love while the circumcision took place.  The actual procedure was quick and was preceded by some beautiful words by Rabbi Wak (as he is known).  He pointed out that the Jewish people do this in a home instead of a hospital in order to make the procedure loving and warm.  He also pointed out that they celebrate that each child is unique and a gift from God.

Our dear friends Judy and Gilbert were present with their 2 year-old sons Daniel and David and Judy’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Hecht.  And, of course, Uncle Gary was there to steady Daddy Stuart and provide comfort to little Quentin. 

So, now it is all over and I am so happy that we did this at home instead of in the hospital where we couldn’t be there with Quentin.  He has been a trooper through it all!

Here are the pics you are looking at:

1.  The wonderful Rabbi Daniel Waknine

2.  Our friends Judy and Gilbert holding Quentin

3.  Rabbi Wak, Daddy, Gary, and Quentin during the ceremony

4.  Judy’s wonderful parents the Hechts who were visiting from Denver and hopefully moving here soon

5.  Allen sharing a fun moment with Daniel

6.  Daniel and David giving us a concert at the piano

Comments:

WOW he’s growing already.  What a beautiful boy!  Thank you for sharing these so that we can admire him from afar smile So fun!

XO, Chris

Posted by Christina  on  03/01  at  11:51 AM

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