Bris Milah, ritual circumcision, is one of the most fundamental precepts of the Jewish religion. It is referred to in the Torah as the covenant of Ab…

Traditionally, the parents engage a Mohel to perform the Bris. A Mohel is a person who is specially trained in the medical and surgical techniques of…

The Bris of a healthy baby is done on the eighth day of life (counting the day of birth). This is so even if the eighth day falls on Shabbos, Yom Kip…

The Bris ceremony is a special occasion accompanied by much happiness and rejoicing. The ceremony usually occurs at home, in a synagogue, or at a cat…

A Bris Milah performed according to Jewish tradition is a wonderful beginning for a newborn child. It is a memorable experience, replete with signifi…

The aftercare for a circumcision is really simple. Before I leave I make sure that all bleeding has stopped and all bandages are removed leaving only…