Preparing for the day
Bris Checklist
Important: To ensure the bris is held as planned, if any health-related concern develops (rash, fever, etc.) please bring it to the mohel’s attention immediately.
Please bring
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- 1. Tallis (prayer shawl)
- 2. Kippot (yarmulkes) for your guests
- 3. Kiddush cup and wine (sweet, red, kosher wine — not dry)
- 4. Besamim (Sephardic custom)
- 5. 5 diapers
- 6. Baby wipes
- 7. Baby’s bottle with milk or water at room temperature (optional)
- 8. A pacifier (optional)
- 9. A firm pillow covered with a clean white pillowcase
- 10. White clothing to dress the baby in
- 11. A candle that will be lit throughout the ceremony
Please have the baby present 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time so the ceremony can run as planned. For your peace of mind, notify all honorees ahead of time and ask them to have their tallis ready.
Honors planner
Numbers in parentheses represent the traditional order of importance. Fill in names below — print this page or download a PDF for your records.
Sandak (1)
Standing Sandak (2)
Reciting the Brachos (3)
Placing the baby on the throne of Eliyahu (4)
Lifting the baby from the throne (5)
Lifting the baby from the Sandak (6)
Kvatter (7)
Reading the Rebbe’s letter (8)