Honors Bestowed at the Bris

The main honors, in order of appearance are:

  1. Kvater and /or Kvaterin- couples or individuals who bring the baby into the room where the ceremony is taking place.
  2. Someone who places the baby on the Chair of Elijah and takes him from the Chair and hands him to the father who hands him to the Sandek.
  3. Seated Sandek- someone who holds the baby during the circumcision.
  4. Standing Sandek- someone who holds the baby during his naming.

I encourage parents to select honors in a thoughtful way.