2. For the brit milah, I've long suggested that the actual brit milah
ceremony take place in the synagogue. Arrange with your congregation to
use their facility as the first choice. Alternatively, you may also find
a near-by congregation that has kosher facilities and sufficient room
for you and your families and guests. The greatest advantage is that
when the celebration is completed, the immediate family returns to a
quiet, clean, orderly home.
3. Speak with your prospective mohel - or mohalim. They are familiar
with hospitable congregations or venues for a brit milah. Similarly
speak with your Rabbi if your own congregation.
4. If a relative or friend has an unusually appropriate venue, speak
with them. Sometimes it may turn out that they are willing and in return
you can offer them a cleaning service after the celebration as a way of
saying thanks. BTW a good caterer may be worth the investment for
providing a good kosher repast and a staff that will properly clean up
the venue (house or apartment) afterwards to the satisfaction of friend
or family member.
Best wishes
Dov
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>Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:13:04 -0500
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>Subject: Bris Planning
>From: "Andi" <andrea...@gmail.com>
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>My husband and I are are expecting our first child, a boy, in late
>January and are looking for appropriate venues for his bris. (Alas,
>our apartment is too small.) Can anyone recommend anywhere in the
>Westchester (NY) area? Thanks!
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This is all so complicated, undoubtedly expensive, yet so important. I
feel so fortunate to have had several ultrasounds determining his
gender ahead of time! It's really nice having this head start! We
appreciate any and all suggestions/advice!