MOHEL
A Sacred Journey: Combining Medical Expertise with Ancient Tradition
The Talmud teaches us that "circumcision is so important that it supersedes the Sabbath" (Talmud, Shabbat 137a). As a medical professional and certified Mohel, I've dedicated my life to this sacred commandment that our sages describe as "equivalent to all the other commandments combined" (Nedarim 32a).
My journey began in 2001 in St. Petersburg, Russia, where, as a third-year medical student, I was privileged to study under the guidance of renowned Mohel Menachem-Mendel Freidzon. Those early years laid the foundation for what would become my life's calling, performing brit milah across multiple continents and cultures.
One of my most profound moments came when I performed the brit milah for my own firstborn son, earning recognition from the esteemed Mohel Rav Shimshon Eisenberger. This personal experience deepened my understanding of the Midrash's teaching that "When one performs a brit milah, it is as if they have built an altar and offered a sacrifice upon it" (Shabbat 137b).
My commitment to excellence led me to enhance my surgical expertise in the urology department at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. This medical training, combined with my dedication to Jewish law and tradition, allows me to uphold the highest standards of both worlds. As our sages teach, "The Holy One blessed be He gave circumcision on the eighth day out of concern for the infant's strength" (Bereishit Rabbah 46:12) - demonstrating the Torah's emphasis on both the spiritual and medical aspects of this mitzvah.
Having performed brit milah ceremonies across Russia, Ukraine, Germany, China, Estonia, India, and Hong Kong, I've witnessed how this ancient covenant continues to unite Jewish communities worldwide. In 2022, I achieved certification as a Mohel for adults from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, expanding my ability to serve the Jewish people at all life stages.
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My journey began in 2001 in St. Petersburg, Russia, where, as a third-year medical student, I was privileged to study under the guidance of renowned Mohel Menachem-Mendel Freidzon. Those early years laid the foundation for what would become my life's calling, performing brit milah across multiple continents and cultures.
One of my most profound moments came when I performed the brit milah for my own firstborn son, earning recognition from the esteemed Mohel Rav Shimshon Eisenberger. This personal experience deepened my understanding of the Midrash's teaching that "When one performs a brit milah, it is as if they have built an altar and offered a sacrifice upon it" (Shabbat 137b).
My commitment to excellence led me to enhance my surgical expertise in the urology department at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. This medical training, combined with my dedication to Jewish law and tradition, allows me to uphold the highest standards of both worlds. As our sages teach, "The Holy One blessed be He gave circumcision on the eighth day out of concern for the infant's strength" (Bereishit Rabbah 46:12) - demonstrating the Torah's emphasis on both the spiritual and medical aspects of this mitzvah.
Having performed brit milah ceremonies across Russia, Ukraine, Germany, China, Estonia, India, and Hong Kong, I've witnessed how this ancient covenant continues to unite Jewish communities worldwide. In 2022, I achieved certification as a Mohel for adults from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, expanding my ability to serve the Jewish people at all life stages.
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MOHEL
A Sacred Journey: Combining Medical Expertise with Ancient Tradition
The Talmud teaches us that "circumcision is so important that it supersedes the Sabbath" (Talmud, Shabbat 137a). As a medical professional and certified Mohel, I've dedicated my life to this sacred commandment that our sages describe as "equivalent to all the other commandments combined" (Nedarim 32a).
My journey began in 2001 in St. Petersburg, Russia, where, as a third-year medical student, I was privileged to study under the guidance of renowned Mohel Menachem-Mendel Freidzon. Those early years laid the foundation for what would become my life's calling, performing brit milah across multiple continents and cultures.
One of my most profound moments came when I performed the brit milah for my own firstborn son, earning recognition from the esteemed Mohel Rav Shimshon Eisenberger. This personal experience deepened my understanding of the Midrash's teaching that "When one performs a brit milah, it is as if they have built an altar and offered a sacrifice upon it" (Shabbat 137b).
My commitment to excellence led me to enhance my surgical expertise in the urology department at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. This medical training, combined with my dedication to Jewish law and tradition, allows me to uphold the highest standards of both worlds. As our sages teach, "The Holy One blessed be He gave circumcision on the eighth day out of concern for the infant's strength" (Bereishit Rabbah 46:12) - demonstrating the Torah's emphasis on both the spiritual and medical aspects of this mitzvah.
Having performed brit milah ceremonies across Russia, Ukraine, Germany, China, Estonia, India, and Hong Kong, I've witnessed how this ancient covenant continues to unite Jewish communities worldwide. In 2022, I achieved certification as a Mohel for adults from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, expanding my ability to serve the Jewish people at all life stages.
In the news:
My journey began in 2001 in St. Petersburg, Russia, where, as a third-year medical student, I was privileged to study under the guidance of renowned Mohel Menachem-Mendel Freidzon. Those early years laid the foundation for what would become my life's calling, performing brit milah across multiple continents and cultures.
One of my most profound moments came when I performed the brit milah for my own firstborn son, earning recognition from the esteemed Mohel Rav Shimshon Eisenberger. This personal experience deepened my understanding of the Midrash's teaching that "When one performs a brit milah, it is as if they have built an altar and offered a sacrifice upon it" (Shabbat 137b).
My commitment to excellence led me to enhance my surgical expertise in the urology department at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. This medical training, combined with my dedication to Jewish law and tradition, allows me to uphold the highest standards of both worlds. As our sages teach, "The Holy One blessed be He gave circumcision on the eighth day out of concern for the infant's strength" (Bereishit Rabbah 46:12) - demonstrating the Torah's emphasis on both the spiritual and medical aspects of this mitzvah.
Having performed brit milah ceremonies across Russia, Ukraine, Germany, China, Estonia, India, and Hong Kong, I've witnessed how this ancient covenant continues to unite Jewish communities worldwide. In 2022, I achieved certification as a Mohel for adults from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, expanding my ability to serve the Jewish people at all life stages.
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FAQ
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- Brit Milah pillow (any thin pillow will do)
- Clean sheet/disposable changing mat (to cover the pillow)
- Diapers (minimum 5 pcs!)
- Wet wipes (pack)
- Tallit and tefillin (for the baby's father)
- A glass, as for kiddush
- Kosher Grape Juice (sealed bottle)
- Pacifier - 2 pcs
- Polydine liquid (Povidon-Iodine solution, תמיסה)
- Ointment Bepanthen plus
- Suppositories Acamoli 80 Mg (paracetamol)
- Hydrogen peroxide (מי חמצן) - two 100 ml bottles
- It is advisable to dress the child in a separate suit (pants and blouse)
- Feed the baby about half an hour before the brit.
- Sandak
- Kvater
- Al akise
- Min akise
- Amida lebrachot
- Brachot
- On the day of the circumcision - do nothing, do not remove the bandage.
- The next day, from morning to afternoon - drip a polydine solution on the bandage every hour.
- After dinner - bathing in the tub.
- When bathing, the bandage usually comes off.
- After bathing - cover the entire surface of the wound or dressing with ointment.
- In the first two days after circumcision, do not apply force, do not rip off the bandage - put the ointment on the bandage.
- After two days - you can try to unroll the bandage a little more actively.
- As per Halacha, I do not administer any anesthesia injections to infants, I use a spray instead to ensure their comfort during the procedure.
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AND ON THE EIGHTH DAY, THE FLESH OF HIS FORESKIN SHALL BE CIRCUMCISED.
Vayikra, 12:3