The Night Before the Brit The night before the Bris is called “Leil Shimurim,” or in Yiddish, “Vach Nacht” — the night of vigil. Jewish mystical teachings explain that because the mitzvah of Brit Milah is so great and spiritually powerful, negative spiritual forces are at work to hinder the performance of this mitzvah. Therefore, … Continue reading The Night Before the Brit