The act of circumcision is the sign of the alliance. The ceremony must take place approximately eight days after the birth of the baby. The timing is very specific, even if the eighth day falls on one of the Jewish holidays, the ritual will still be performed. The only time this rule does not apply to the eight day rule is if the baby is too sick to perform the circumcision. Circumcision must take place before sunset. The person who performs the ceremony is a person called a mohel. The word mohel comes from the word mohela, which in Aramaic means "he who circumcises". To perform circumcisions, a mohel must undergo special training. “Circumcision is performed in a home or synagogue by a mohel, a respected Jewish man, educated in relevant Jewish laws, skilled in hygienic practices, and possessed of a firm hand (Voorst, 2013).” Some mohels are doctors, who will have the medical expertise to perform circumcision safely. As stated in the book “the commandment of circumcision is given first in Genesis 17:10–14 as an essential part of God's covenant with Abraham. According to God's command to Abraham, circumcision is practiced only on males as a sign of the alliance and belonging to the people of God (Voorst, 2013”). There are three things that happen while the circumcision is taking place. The parents are there and the person holding the baby is there. This person is