Flashcards in RS birth ceremony Jewish Circumcision Deck (6)
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What does the word 'ben' mean?
It means son of.
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Why have Jews continued to use circumcision as a sign of their faith?
As a sign of the agreement between God and Abraham and all his descendants (Jewish people) that the Jewish people would keep God's laws and God would protect the Jewish people.
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When do Jews have their male children circumcised?
When they are 8 days old.
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What is the ceremony of circumcision called?
Brit milah
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What did God command Abraham to do as a sign of the. One between God and the Jewish people?
Circumcise all of Abraham's male children and older male members of his household.
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