The baby will first be gently placed on a special chair called Elijah’s Chair (according to tradition, the prophet Elijah attends every brit). He is then picked up and held by one of his grandfathers, or another older respected man, who sits in the chair (or another one). While the baby is thus being carefully held, the mohel will recite a blessing in Hebrew (translation: “Blessed are You . . . King of the Universe . . . Who has commanded us concerning circumcision”), and the mohel will skillfully perform the circumcision.