Brit milah garment.

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Held by: Ottawa Jewish Archives via Canadian Jewish Heritage Network (incl. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives)
Dates: 1921 (indexed as 1921)
Level: item
Scope & content: This garment was worn by babies born to the Nadler family for brit milah (naming ceremonies) in 1921, 1951, 1964 and 1990, as well as pidyon haben ceremonies or "redemption of the firstborn son," a ceremony which takes place one month after the baby's birth. The father redeems his firstborn son by giving five silver coins to a kohen or priest, who is considered to be direct male descendents of Aaron. This is a traditional Jewish ritual most commonly practiced among Orthodox and Conservative Jews. The garment was worn by Carl Goffman (b. 1921 - d. 2000), Howard Irwin Nadler (b.1951), Phillip Shames (b.1964), and Haley Laura Wasserman (b. 1990). The garment is a long white gown for a baby.
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