Expecting or welcoming a baby boy?
Thinking about a meaningful and comfortable experience for your baby’s circumcision?
Congratulations!
We’ll take care of you from here.
We offer expert, gentle care
at home, in our pediatric office, or at your chosen venue.
Rabbi Shmuel Katz, C.M.
Rabbi Shmuel Katz is a certified Mohel, recognized internationally. Practicing since 2014, he has performed countless circumcisions and procedures across the United States of America, England & Israel.
Rabbi Shmuel Katz, C.M.
I’m Rabbi Katz, a certified mohel since 2014.
I’ve had the honor of performing hundreds of circumcisions and Bris Milah ceremonies for families across the U.S., England, and Israel.
“As a nurse myself, I was truly amazed at how quickly the whole procedure took. He was so kind, professional, and did an amazing job!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brittany Kurtz, R.N.Circumcision and Bris Milah Services
I provide infant circumcision for both Jewish and non-Jewish families.
Options include home circumcision, circumcision in our pediatric office, and Bris Milah ceremonies in a synagogue or other chosen setting.
Infant circumcision is offered in your home or in a pediatric office setting. My approach emphasizes precision, experience, and minimizing unnecessary interventions, with a focus on your baby’s comfort and well-being.
Infant Circumcision
Infant circumcision is offered in your home or in our pediatric office in Skokie, IL.
Parents are welcome to be present throughout the procedure.
Each procedure is performed with precision and efficiency, with careful attention to your baby’s comfort.
For Jewish families, a Bris Milah on the 8th day of life brings your son into the covenant of Abraham. I guide families through the medical, traditional, and spiritual aspects of the bris with clarity, care, and sensitivity, grounded in halachic tradition.
Bris Milah Ceremonies
For Jewish families, a Bris Milah on the 8th day of life marks a sacred milestone. Each bris is conducted in accordance with Jewish tradition, with careful attention to both the religious and procedural aspects of the ceremony.
From the first phone call through aftercare, I provide clear guidance and steady support. Parents know what to expect, their questions are answered, and nothing is rushed. My goal is to help you feel informed, comfortable, and confident at every step.
Guidance & Support
From the first phone call through aftercare, I provide clear guidance and steady support. Parents know what to expect, their questions are answered, and nothing is rushed. My goal is to help you feel informed, comfortable, and confident at every step.
Recent Experiences from Past Clients
“I am thrilled to share our wonderful experience with Rabbi Katz who has now performed the bris milah for all four(!) of my sons.
His warm demeanor always puts us at ease, and he takes the time to explain the entire process, addressing all of our questions and concerns. On the day of each bris, he creates a calm and reassuring atmosphere, which makes the experience much easier for our family. Rabbi Katz conducts a beautiful and meaningful ceremony, and handles each circumcision with great expertise, always ensuring that my sons were comfortable and well-cared for.
We appreciated the aftercare instructions and the materials he provided, which helped us navigate the recovery period smoothly without having to go out and buy a bunch of stuff right after having a baby. Thank God, each of our sons healed quickly, and as per our pediatrician, with a great cosmetic result!
I would definitely recommend Rabbi Katz to anyone looking for a mohel. Thank you, Rabbi Katz, for being such an important part of our family’s journey!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ariel Cohen, Chicago IL “My husband and I were looking for a more natural approach to circumcise our 3 month old son. We didn’t want to wait until he was older, which would require general anesthesia.
We found Rabbi Katz: who not only is experienced and skilled, but kind and resourceful. He explained the procedure and provided detailed instructions for the aftercare.
With Rabbi Katz, our child was in good hands. The circumcision was a quick procedure. Rabbi Katz performed the procedure with skill and agility. He created an atmosphere of comfort. He was able to answer all of our questions and concerns with expertise.
Rabbi Katz also provided after care supplies, which was generous. He made himself available to us with further questions or concerns once at home.
I highly recommend Rabbi Katz for families looking to circumcise their children!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Francesca A., Chicago IL“Pediatrician said that the circumcision looked extremely well done!
He helped guide us through the process when I was very anxious for my baby and he provided us with supplies for the after care of the circumcision.
A very kind man! Truly utmost professionalism, easy to work with & accommodating.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tamar R., Chicago IL“My husband and I are very grateful for Rabbi Katz. We came from out of town and were a little bit of a different circumstance, but he was open and able to assist.
Throughout the process, he is very calm, professional, and supportive. Explains the whole process and after care very well.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tamara C., Lafayette IN“We were thrilled with our experience using Rabbi Katz as our son’s Mohel!He was both organized and warm. He gave a checklist of what we needed to have and followed up after the bris as well. Our baby healed very quickly and nicely without any issues whatsoever.
Thank you Rabbi Katz!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Avi Goldstein, Columbus OH“I am so grateful to have had Rabbi Shmuel Katz as the mohel for my first son.I had no fears going into the bris because I knew my son was in the best possible hands. Rabbi Shmuel explained the procedure beforehand with great sensitivity and calm confidence, answering all our questions with patience and clarity. He reminded us about all the aspects of the ceremony that we would need to prepare and provided checklists to guide us.
His positive, warm energy was so uplifting, especially on the day of the bris, when there was so much to take care of and I was so emotional. It was comforting to know that I had someone taking care of my son with such love and tenderness, as if it was his own son.
He did the bris procedure with such skill and precision – I was surprised how fast he was! The baby barely cried and he was peaceful soon afterwards. Rabbi Shmuel explained and demonstrated everything we would need for aftercare and checked in with us often over the next days to make sure he was recovering well.
I can’t recommend him highly enough!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah & Yaakov Lerner, Jerusalem IL“He’s amazing!!!! So helpful and professional both before helping us be prepared, and after!!!
He was clean, safe and accommodating to our needs. I highly recommend if you’re looking for someone that has a modern understanding of medical safety, while not compromising our traditions at all.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shmuel & Miriam Brach, Jerusalem IL“I feel like five stars is not enough to express the exemplary service provided by Rabbi Katz.
As the mother of three boys, I can attest that Rabbi Katz’s expertise, care, and attention to detail are above and beyond. His calm yet professional demeanor creates a stress-free experience for the family, and he has a true talent at placing the baby at ease. The ceremony was beautifully conducted, and his methods are far superior to others I have seen when it comes to the baby’s recovery.
Book him now – you’ll be glad you did!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elisheva Degani, Jerusalem IL“We cannot express how grateful and impressed we were with the service provided by Rabbi Katz.From the very beginning, he showed deep expertise, care, and compassion. The entire process was seamless and filled with genuine kindness.The ceremony itself was beautifully conducted, and Rabbi Katz’s calm demeanor put us at ease. His attention to detail and the way he ensured the safety and comfort of our baby was truly remarkable.
Five star recommendation!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Esther Tron, Baltimore MDGentle, Family-Centered Circumcision
If you’re looking for an alternative to hospital circumcision, I offer a calm, efficient procedure—no sedation, no injections, no unnecessary interventions.
You can remain with your baby the entire time, and you’ll be able to feed and soothe them immediately after the circumcision.
