What is an appropriate gift when invited to a bris?
People who want to bring gifts do so because of their friendship with the parents, not as any “holiday” or “ritual” gift. Depending on ones relationship with the parents, one may get the parents a baby present (any baby stuff is okay), a Judaica present, or a Judaica baby present. An example of a Judaica baby present would be a small Kiddush cup or a bris pillow covering. More conventional items might be a prayer book. I usually suggest an “Artscroll Siddur” prayer book, or a mezuzah for the baby’s room. Any Artscroll book may be purchased at artscroll.com, or go to a Judaica online store. Finally, you may help the family with the bris preparations, a present they may appreciate the most. (An Amazon link to an artscroll prayer book is http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=books&field-keywords=artscroll%20siddur&bq=1/ref=aps_more_b_1/107-8267387-4384544 ) Finally, if one is close to the parents, try helping them with preparing the celebration. They will appreciate th
