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- Minyan:[1]
When possible, there should be a Minyan present by the Bris.[2] If this is not possible, then the Bris is to take place without a Minyan. [Nonetheless, one should gather as many people as possible even if it will be less than a minyan.[3]]
____________________________________________________________________________[1] Michaber Y.D. 265:6; Tur 265:6; Or Zarua Mila back end; Darkei Moshe 265:1; Shevach Habris 14:2; See Pesakim Uteshuvos 265:21; See Encyclopedia Talmudit Vol. 4 Erech Bris Mila p. 25-251 footnotes 81-85
[2] The reason: This is done in order to testify in front of 10 people on the father of the child that he has entered his son into the covenant of circumcision. [Or Zarua ibid] Alternatively, this is done in order to give thanks to Hashem for the survival of the child in front of 10 people. Alternatively, the reason it is done in front of a minyan is in order to publicize the mitzvah. [Darkei Moshe 265:1]
[3] Koreis Habris 265:48
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