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- How to hold onto the child:[1]
Upon placing the child on the thigh of the Sandek, the Sandek should have his feet rest on a low stool in order to elevate his legs and make his holding of the child be more sturdy and firm. [The stool should not be too high in a way that it causes his legs to be elevated towards his chest and rather they are to be flat.] The two legs of the Sandek are to be pressed against each other in order to prevent the child from falling. He should firmly hold onto the legs of the child to prevent them from moving during the circumcision which is of great danger. All in all, it is the Sandek’s job to assist the Mohel and make it possible for him to perform the circumcision in a safe and valid method.
______________________________________________________[1] Zocheir Habris 19:11; Bris Avos 12:2; Migdal Oz Nachal Tes; Chosem Kodesh 10:7-8; Shevach Habris 17:8
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