“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying: If a woman be delivered, and bear a man-child… And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.” (Leviticus 12:2-3)
The Brit Milah (circumcision), held on the age of eight days, is the Jewish baby boy’s welcoming ceremony to Judaism.
Chair of Elijah is a throne-like, richly carved and ornamented piece of furniture, find in most synagogues (Hebrew: kisse shel Eliyyahu). The newborn is placed on the elevated Elijah’s Chair, for tradition says that Elijah the prophet attends every Brit Milah (brith).
Our team will adapt the design of your synagogue Chair of Elijah to a style suitable for your community, from traditional and antique to modern and unique.