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sandek

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sandek [ˈsɑnˌdɛk]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism a man who holds a baby being circumcised
[Hebrew]
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The Sandek is a Godfather but there is also a Kvater (Gott-vater) who brings the to-be-circumcised infant to the mohel, circumcisor.
Prague Traditions by LEVIN, SCHNEIR / Judaism: A Quarterly Journal of Jewish Life and Thought
Hauptman cites three examples of change in note 29 of her article (women studying Jewish law; women being a sandek and who is a heresh [deaf-mute]) which she indicates "demonstrate" change in legal practices analogous to the change required to allow women to be communal prayer leaders.
Further on women as prayer leaders and their role in communal prayer: ... by Broyde, Michael J. / Judaism: A Quarterly Journal of Jewish Life and Thought
 
 
 
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