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Above: Laurie Brooks holds her son
before the bris.
Right: Richard Hendin served as sandek
for his grandson, Spencer Henry Brooks.
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which often is left to one person
alone. If, however, the responsibility is
divided — with one placing the infant
on the chair and another lifting him
up — he who removes the baby is
designated miyad ha-kisey (from the
throne).
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This is the highest honor accorded
any participant in the ceremony, and
traditionally it goes to the baby's
grandfather.
The sandek holds the baby during
the surgical procedure, so the sandak
must sit still with strong, confident
(but gentle) hands. Should the child's
grandfather be unable to do so (or
should the infant not have a grandfa-
ther), the role of sandek usally goes to
another distinguished member of the
family, or to a beloved friend of the
family, or to someone the parents hold
in great esteem or respect, such as a
rabbi.
It is the one honor at the brit that
cannot be divided.
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This person will stand and hold the
baby after the surgery (either he takes
the baby from the sandek, or the
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He also will hold the baby during
the remainder of the ceremony.
This also is regarded a high honor,
and may be divided thus: One person
holds the baby after the surgery until
the giving of the name, and a second
holds the baby from the giving of the
name until the end of the ceremony.
In such cases, the second person is
designated amida shniya.
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This guest will recite the two blessings
that follow the surgery: borey pri
hagafen (the traditional blessing said
over wine) and koret ha-brit (in com-
memoration of the ritual).
Ordinarily, this honor is not divid-
ed, but may be if necessary.
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