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The Bris Milah Ceremony Supplies

These are the supplies needed for the Bris Milah ceremony.  Please contact Dr. Katz if you have any questions.

1.   One freshly washed receiving blanket

2.   Two disposable diapers and a few diaper wipes

3.   Six large fresh tubes (not jars) of plain, not "creamy", vaseline 
      petroleum jelly (Try Safeway or Walgreens)

4.   A bathroom size wastebasket with a plastic bag liner *

5.   Shabbos candlesticks and candles (optional) *

6.   A sturdy table, about the size of a bridge table, with a white tablecloth *

7.   A lamp or other adequate lighting *

8.   A high back chair *

9.   Two tallises (prayer shawls), one for father, one for sandek

10. A loaf of challah

11. An unopened bottle of Sweet Kosher Concord Grape Wine 
     (NOT Blackberry or Cherry) (room temp.) and a kiddish cup

12. A bottle of Infant Tylenol Concentrated Drops 
     (dose is 0.4ml every 4 hours starting AFTER bris if fussy)

* Not needed if bris is being performed at the synagogue.

 

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