Bris, bat mitzvah and others (5)

I believe the answer is:

rites

(Other definitions for rites that I've seen before include "Social customs" , "Customary observances, religious say" , "Tires of religious ceremonies" , "formal procedure" , "Prescribed religious ceremonies" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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