Who recites the blessing "to bring him into the covenant of Avraham"?
The father recites this blessing — it's his mitzvah. The mohel says a different blessing about the act of circumcision itself.
Question 2
What do those present respond after the father's blessing?
The community responds with a wish for the child's future: Torah learning, marriage (chuppah), and good deeds — the three pillars of a Jewish life.
Question 3
Is wine part of the circumcision ceremony?
Wine is part of the ceremony — a cup of wine with a blessing. The moment of covenant entry is a celebration.
Question 4
When does the baby receive his name?
The baby is named during the brit ceremony itself — identity and covenant are established together in one moment.
Question 5
If the father is absent, who says the father's blessing?
If the father is absent, the beit din (court) or the mohel steps in. The blessing isn't skipped — the child still enters the covenant with the proper blessings.