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July 09, 2026 • 12 Pages • Volume 23 • Issue 43
Celebrating 23 Years 2002 - 2026
The Royal Bris Throne
By Rabbi Moishe Kievman - Chabad Chayil
Jun 18, 2026
A Central Custom Of Every Bris (Brit Milah) Is The Use Of The Chair Of Elijah (Kisei Shel Eliyahu). Jewish Tradition Teaches That The Prophet Elijah Attends Every Bris Milah As A Witness To The Eternal Covenant Between The Am Yisrael And Hashem. Before The Ceremony Begins, The Baby Is Placed Upon This Special Chair, Adding Sanctity And Spiritual Significance To The Mitzvah.
For centuries, Jewish communities have honored this tradition by preparing a distinguished seat in honor of Elijah the Prophet. Truthfully, most Bris Milahs — including my own — were performed using a regular chair that was simply designated as the Chair of Elijah for the duration of the Bris, and that is absolutely proper and meaningful.
At the same time, Judaism teaches us the value of beautifying a mitzvah. If we have the opportunity to honor Elijah the Prophet and elevate this sacred moment with something beautiful, majestic, and dignified, why not do it in the most special way possible?
The Sandek and The Royal Throne
One of the greatest honors at a Bris Milah is serving as the Sandek — the person who holds the baby during the Bris itself. The role of the Sandek is considered an especially meaningful mitzvah and is often compared to offering the sacred incense in the Holy Temple.
The Royal Bris Throne provides an elegant and distinguished seat for the Sandek, giving proper honor to both the mitzvah and the individual chosen for this cherished role. The grandeur of the chair adds beauty and significance to the ceremony while creating a memorable experience for family and guests alike.
A Beautiful Tradition at Chabad Chayil
Every Bris Milah is a moment filled with holiness, emotion, and generations of Jewish tradition. At Chabad Chayil, families now have the opportunity to celebrate this sacred mitzvah with our magnificent Royal Bris Throne — a breathtaking Chair of Elijah designed to bring beauty, dignity, and meaning to the occasion.
We’ve been working on getting such a chair for quite a few years, and with Hashem’s help we finally found the right craftsman to pull it off.
Crafted with regal elegance, the custom made unique throne features luxurious gold detailing, a grand high-back design, and royal craftsmanship that transforms any Bris ceremony into an unforgettable experience. More than just a chair, it serves as a powerful symbol of tradition and spirituality at one of the most meaningful moments in Jewish life.
Available for Your Simcha
The Royal Bris Throne is available for families celebrating at Chabad Chayil, and can also be rented for Bris ceremonies held at homes, banquet halls, or synagogues throughout the community.
Whether used for an intimate family gathering or a grand celebration, the throne creates a stunning centerpiece and a memorable backdrop for cherished photographs and lifelong memories.
At Chabad Chayil, we are proud to help families celebrate this sacred milestone with beauty, warmth, and tradition.
To learn more about the chair and how you can use it, see: www.ChabadChayil.org/BrisChair. To learn more about the Bris in general, see: www.ChabadChayil.org/Bris.
About the author:
Rabbi Kievman together with his wife are the ambassadors of The Rebbe to Highland Lakes, FL. They are the founders of Gan Chabad Preschool, your local CTeen & CKids chapters, CHAP - an afterschool program for Jewish children in Public Schools and direct Chabad Chayil. He’s the Rabbi at The Family Shul and can be reached at: (305) 770-1919. Or: rabbi@ChabadChayil.org. You can also support the community with your partnership at: www.ChabadChayil.org/Partner.
