Teddy's Brit Milah (Bris)

Mr. Teddy had his Brih Milah (Bris) on January 5th, 2009 around 5 pm EST. Jewish tradition states that the bris is to happen 8 days after his birthday but not on Sabbath (Friday). A bris is the Jewish covenant of circumcision. Everything went well and his little pee-pee has healed up nicely. In addition to his circumcision, Teddy was also given his Jewish name יִצְחָק (Yitschaq) Isaac which was Lisette’s Grandpa Fischer’s Hebrew name. Yitschaq in Hebrew translates into Isaac. In addition, a quick Wikipedia search shows that the name Yitschaq/Isaac translates into “may God smile.” Below are some pictures (and some videos for the not so faint of heart) from the big event.

Getting ready for the big event.

"Awww Mom!!!"

"Really?"

Meeting Uncle Jamie.

Before the big event.

Teddy's first exposure to alcohol. Grandpa Bud putting a cloth soaked in wine to help him with the pain. You can't see it because of the cloth covering Teddy but they had to strap him in before Dr. Goodman, the moyel, did the procedure (understandably).

Video from the ceremony (not graphic).

More video (a little graphic).

and even more video (more graphic).

After the snip snip. I think Mommy is having a harder time than Teddy.

Almost done. Once again, it appears that the parents are needing some help to get through the ceremony. In all seriousness, it was a very moving ceremony for Lisette and me. Probably not so much for Teddy.

Teddy meeting cousin Maggie for the first time. The static electricity was pretty strong at Grandma Judy and Grandpa Bud's house.