מוהל מומחה

Because of the combination of values that I bring with me. On the one hand, this is professionalism in the matter of circumcision itself, where I spend a lot of time to keep up to date with all the new things in this area that may be useful for you or for your child. There are personal connections with the best mohels and doctors in various fields related to performing circumcision. On the other hand, God has blessed me with wonderful human relationships that help me a lot in various situations, especially when I need to organize an event that is both festive and joyful, and not just a circumcision ceremony. There are many good mohels and I have no intention of claiming that I am the best and I am always ready to learn from my colleagues. However, I am involved in the non-religious community and understand parents' concerns about this procedure. I have extensive experience in conducting ceremonies in a respectful and pleasant manner and solving various problems. I am also a consultant for many mohels, especially new ones. And, of course, I strictly follow all the rules set by the industry mohel control committee, including all hygiene and sterilization rules, and have an Autoclave sterilizer that meets the standards.

The ceremony as a whole is more than just performing circumcision. There are several roles around circumcision that symbolize the fact that the child receives a "ticket of entry" and joins the chain of thousands of generations of Jews. Therefore, relatives and friends are given the opportunity to take an active part in the ceremony. It is important to note that even after you read the order of gifting now, you are not required to remember it. Before the ceremony, you will determine with the mohel who receives each gift (role), but the responsibility for conducting the ceremony and distributing the gifts falls on the shoulders of the mohel. The following list of gifts is not necessarily exact and varies depending on customs and traditions:
1. קוואטר - הכנסה (Kvaatar - Introduction) The second most important role, intended for snadkanta (godparents). The woman hands the baby to the man representing the baby's father to begin the ceremony. The child is then returned to the mother in reverse order after the ceremony is completed.
2. חיקא - הגשה (Hika - Giving): Intended for friends and close relatives whom we want to involve in the ceremony. This refers to the transfer of the child between people who carry him in their arms and bring him closer to the place of circumcision.
3. כסא של אליהו (Ksa Shel Eliyahu - Elijah's Chair): An important role for close or important friends. This ritual is associated with the story of the prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel, and therefore during the ritual an additional chair is placed to the right of the sandak chair.
4. מהכיסא (Me-ha-xa - From the chair): A minor role that represents the return of the child to his father after being taken from Elijah's chair.
5. סנדק (Sandak - Godfather): Considered the most important gift. It is customary to honor one of the grandfathers or an outstanding personality, and some have the habit of becoming a sandak for their sons at least once. The personality of the sandak is believed to influence the character and personality of the circumcised baby. His holiness and the importance of this role comes from the fact that the sandek in his body serves as an "altar" for circumcision, and it is therefore customary that the sandak is also given the opportunity to bless those in need after the ceremony. There are many people who practice washing in the mikvah in the morning in front of the sanctuary, even if they are not religious people. The essence of the role is to hold the baby on your lap during the procedure.
6. מהסנדק (Me-ha-sandak - From sandak): The role during which the child is handed over to the one who will hold him during the blessings.
7. ברכות (Berakhot - Blessings): An important role after the circumcision ceremony, involving a blessing, including the recitation of the child's name.
8. עמידה לברכות (Amidה lebrachot - Standing for blessings): An important role in which a person holds a child while reciting blessings and saying his name.

First of all, we are talking about the exciting family joy on the occasion of the arrival of a new baby in the family in particular and in the family of the people of Israel in general. So of course there is a family gathering and traditional snacks before the ceremony :-). It is important to agree with the mohel on the time you estimate the ceremony will actually begin, rather than the time allotted to the family, as it is possible that additional ceremonies will be offered to the mohel. And for me, as a mohel, it is extremely important to provide each family with maximum service and proper care.
After the mohel arrives, he conducts a final medical examination and prepares the baby for the ceremony. The mohel then declares the kiddush "kvater" (see description of kiddush in a separate question), and the chosen parents pass the baby from mother to father.
The father then reads the eternal verses of the Shema Yisrael, and then the congregation repeats each verse.
If you want to involve more people and honor them in the hika section, it is time for each of the guests to bring the baby closer to the place of the covenant.
The one who is awarded the “chair of Elijah” receives the child from his father and places him on the chair of Elijah, which is located next to Sandak’s chair. The Mohel says a prayer for success in this important matter and asks for the help of the angel Elijah, the Angel of the Covenant, to stand at his right hand and help him.
Whoever receives the honor “from the throne” will take the child from Elijah’s throne and give him to his father.
Sandak will take his place, and the son's father will place him on the sandak's lap.
Next, the mohel reads blessings to the baby. Now the mohel has already finished his work, and the guests bless the boy.
The one who is awarded the honor of the “godfather” will take the circumcised calf from the godfather and give it to the one who is awarded the “standing for the blessing”, and holds it, pronouncing the blessing and reading the name, and the one who is awarded the “blessing” , holds a cup of wine and reads blessings and the chosen name.
The mohel carries a prayer for the healing of the circumcised child, and the congregation together recite the prayer “Aleinu leshabeah.”
After this, the “sandahs” return the baby when he is already a “club member” of Judaism.
The guests sit down to a feast, and the mohel takes the child for the final tying, after which he instructs the mother (or grandmother) in caring for it afterwards.
Mazal Tov!

First of all, no rush... there has already been enough fuss up to this point, and at the moment there is no need to rush anywhere, you have enough time. After you have calmed down from the first impressions and joys, and you have rested, mom and dad of the newborn - a long and good night awaits you. Now you can begin to calmly think about the future.
Once you have chosen the mohel with whom you want to perform the circumcision, it is worth contacting him as soon as possible to ensure that you have a place in his schedule on the eighth day after the baby is born. If the birth occurred around sunset, tell the mohel the exact time of birth as listed in the hospital report so he can check the Jewish calendar to determine the day of circumcision, as well as determine a future birthday! After discharge, you will have to contact the mohel and meet with him (at least that's what I do). The mohel will express interest in how the pregnancy and birth went, and will check whether you received information about what is important to tell the mohel when you leave the hospital. The mohel will also want to see the discharge document to ensure that all parameters regarding circumcision are correct. If necessary, the mohel will refer you to an appropriate doctor such as a pediatric urologist, etc.
The mohel will check the child to ensure there are no abnormalities and to know what to expect before the brit milah. At this point, the mohel will have a conversation with you in which you can ask any questions, voice your concerns, agree on expectations for the brit milah ceremony, create a list of treats, and express anything you would like to say. I believe it is important that you have inner peace during the Brit Milah ceremony, and this peace comes from having an answer to any question that is bothering you. There is no question that is "stupid" or inappropriate - all questions are appropriate. Details can be seen in other questions.

Yes, sure! The ritual of circumcision raises serious concerns, especially among parents of newborn boys. The fact that they present such a small and delicate creature for a surgical procedure, and at the same time in such a sensitive place, causes quite natural fear. Added to this feeling are the influence of various stories from friends recounting unpleasant experiences, as well as media reports which, by their nature, report only the most extreme cases, but create an overall impression that can be unsettling, to say the least. For example, surgeons in hospitals around the country were happy to sign a contract guaranteeing that they would have as many errors as circumcisions, because their error rate was much higher.
So, there is a fold of skin covering the head of the sexual organ, and it is called the foreskin. Before circumcision occurs, the mohel separates the skin attached to the glans to make the procedure easier for the baby. During the circumcision itself, the organ is protected by the mohel with a shield that separates the penis and the foreskin, and thus there is no possibility of harm to the baby. Only after the shield is inserted does the mohel continue only if he is completely ready, since from the moment the shield is placed all actions follow closely one another. After the verbal blessing, the foreskin above the shield will be cut off. The sharpness of the knife blade makes it almost impossible for the baby to feel the cut, and the duration of this operation is measured in fractions of a second. The mohel now lifts the remaining portion of the skin to pinpoint the location of the foreskin separation and performs a swab to begin the healing process. At this point, the circumcision site is wrapped in a soothing bandage, and the baby subsequently does not feel any pain for several hours. In fact, I could be doing about 4-5 circumcisions while reading this.
Sometimes the baby's crying may seem to last a long time, but in fact, in most cases, the baby begins to cry louder when he is placed on the sandals' lap, moments before the actual circumcision even begins... If think well, you will remember that babies usually cry even when they are not circumcised, even girls...

* Covenant of God. Circumcision is a Jewish religious commandment commanded by God in the book of Genesis.
* A sign of belonging to the Jewish people. Circumcision is a sign of belonging to the Jewish people. It marks the connection between man and God, between man and the Jewish people, between man and the world.
* A sign of healing and renewal. circumcision is also considered a symbol of healing and renewal. It symbolizes leaving the past for the future, a new beginning.