Most of the many customs of the Brit Mila are rooted in the mystical teachings of the Kabala. When the actual brit is completed the guests all bless the child, saying ‘Just as he entered into the covenant, so may he be introduced to the study of the Torah, to the chupah and to good deeds.’ Also, it is customary to make an advance payment on the tuition fees for the child’s Jewish education.
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