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It is a Jewish custom to honor an individual to hold the child on his lap throughout the circumcision. This individual is referred to as the Baal Habris, or Sandek. Customarily, people would place much effort to be chosen as the Sandek and fulfill the Mitzvah of holding the child during the circumcision.[1] [Being that he assists in the circumcision by holding the child, he is considered to have an active part in the circumcision and is included within the Mitzvah.[2]]
__________________________________________________[1] Rama ibid; Hagahos Maimanis 3 Hilchos Mila
[2] See Admur 328:3 and 21 and 340:2; Chacham Tzevi 82; Kelalei Hamila p. 66; Rav Poalim Y.D. 2:35
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