SUPPLIES REQUIRED
1. A well lit room of sufficient size to accommodate the guests
2. Sturdy table, at least card table size-most often the dining room table
3. Non slippery table cloth
4. Special chair to be used as the seat for Elijah
5. Chair for the Sandak
6. Chairs for elderly or disabled guests (it is traditional to stand for the bris)
7. Kippah for the baby
8. Kippot for the participants
9. Kippot for the guests (optional)
10. Tallis for the chair of Elijah
11. Tallis for the Sandak(and any other participants as preferred)
12. Kiddush cup
13. Kosher sweet wine-Manischevitz or Mogen David are popular choices. Your son will only drink
about a teaspoon during the circumcision.
14. Small bowl to put gauze soaked with wine
15. Candlesticks, candles and matches (optional)
16. 2 burp cloths
17. Baby wipes and a plastic bag (stuff happens)
18. 3 disposable diapers
19. Clothing for the baby, “festive” and easy to put back on after the circumcision
20. A blanket to wrap your son after the circumcision
21. Vaseline-white petrolatum
22. A few 3×3 gauzes
Optional items to consider:
1. Pictures of relatives who have departed, especially those whom the baby is named after
2. Kosher challah
3. Flowers
