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Thank you for visiting my website. I hope you find it informative
and helpful. PLEASE don’t hesitate to contact me at
718.207.8569
with any questions or comments.
Brit Milah is the Jewish ritual circumcision of newborn baby
boys. It is one of the most fundamental traditions of Judaism,
extending back to the time of Abraham. The physical act of Brit
Milah creates an everlasting spiritual bond between the new
Jewish child and his Creator and in the process links the child
to his Jewish ancestry and his Jewish brethren throughout the
world. The significance of the Brit Milah is profound for both
the child and his parents. The Brit Milah is an extremely
joyous occasion…it is a time of genuine celebration.
Traditionally the Brit is performed by a Mohel – an expert in
both the surgical technique of circumcision and the Jewish laws
pertaining to Brit Milah. Trained by one of today’s foremost
Mohelim, I take great pride in my professional qualifications
and skill. I have been labeled “the gentle Mohel” as a
reflection of the considerable effort I devote to minimizing
pain to the baby. Pain reduction is a very genuine concern of
mine. Unfortunately, not all circumcisions are done with the
most concern (and know-how) to minimize pain to the child. This
is evident to anyone who has been witness to the 15-20 minute
ordeal a child has to endure in a hospital circumcision. In
stark contrast, I can typically complete an entire Brit
procedure in a minute and a half or less. Yes, you read
that correctly – the entire Brit, from the moment the first of
my carefully selected instruments comes in contact with your
baby until the time the diaper is back on, and most importantly
the baby has stopped crying and is comfortable again is less
than 2 minutes. (that’s less time crying then the average visit
to the doctor’s office!) Upon request, I also have a Registered
Nurse available to participate in the procedure.
My ceremony is very meaningful and accommodating to all
attending. I have had the honor and privilege to be involved in
Brit Milah for more than 8 years, and have practiced
Brittot in Israel, and the United States, for Jews (and
non-Jews) of all affiliations and backgrounds.
We in the Mohel (and parent!) community understand that there
can be a lot of stress and nervousness connected with a Brit, so
please do not hesitate to contact me, even if you don’t have a
specific question, but would just like to talk about the type of
Brit Milah I perform. May you, your family, and your son have a
happy, healthy, and meaningful life together.
Mazel Tov
and Congratulations!
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