Sacred Insignia

Sacred Insignia reveals ancient wisdom regarding the spiritual signi­ficance of Brit Milah (Jewish circumcision) in gentle, accessible language, using hundreds of sources from the bible, the Kabbalah, and many generations of rabbis. According to the Kabbalah, Brit Milah is a reshima kadisha, “sacred insignia,” that Jewish males embody, imprinting holiness that is ever-present in lovemaking, creating children, and in all aspects of life. It is a spiritual opening, cultivating kindness, and enabling revelation of the Divine. Furthermore, it is linked to sacred, consensual, earthy, passionate, and pleasurable sexuality between husband and wife. Other aspects of Brit Milah and topics related to sexuality are also discussed. The text of the ceremony as well as suggestions for a meaningful and spiritual ceremony round out this vital and compelling book.