Does Circumcision Hurt? Infant Circumcision Pain Explained by a Mohel One of the first questions parents ask me is simple and heartfelt:“Does circumcision hurt my baby?” This is an important question, and it deserves an honest answer. Concerns about infant circumcision pain are completely understandable. Circumcision is a real physical experience, but when it is [...]

Vitamin K and the Eighth Day: Science, Safety, and the Wisdom of Bris Milah (Circumcision) As a mohel, I am privileged to be present at one of the most significant and sacred moments in a family’s life: the bris milah (or circumcision). For many parents, this moment is filled with deep emotion — and often, [...]

Hospital Circumcision vs. Mohel Circumcision: A Mother-Baby Nurse and Mohel’s Wife Weighs In A Surprising Introduction to Hospital Circumcision When I began my senior internship in nursing school, working full-time on the mother-baby unit of a busy hospital, I expected a pretty calm job. I was excited to cuddle newborns in the nursery, help moms [...]

A Jewish Mother Asks: Should I Have a Bris for My Son? Question: I would define myself as a non-practicing Jewish woman, married to a non-Jewish man. I grew up in a traditional Jewish household in Skokie, Illinois, and met my husband in college. We got married almost three years ago and had a few [...]

Why Families Choose a Mohel Over a Doctor for Circumcision When it comes to infant circumcision, families in Chicago and around the world face an important decision: Should they choose a doctor or a mohel? While medical professionals certainly have expertise, many families—both Jewish and non-Jewish—turn to an experienced mohel for this deeply meaningful procedure. [...]

Circumcision: Answering the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How Who Should I Choose to Perform My Son's Circumcision? When it comes to choosing the right professional for your son's circumcision, parents have several options. While hospital-based procedures performed by doctors are available, many families—both Jewish and non-Jewish—choose to have a Mohel perform the circumcision. [...]

Circumcision Stories: Why Families Choose Rabbi Shmuel Katz for Circumcision Rabbi Shmuel Katz is an Orthodox Jewish Mohel based in Chicago, Illinois. Many families from various backgrounds and religions turn to Rabbi Katz for circumcision. Now, you might be wondering why families from such varied backgrounds choose an Orthodox Jewish Mohel for their son’s circumcision. [...]

How much can parents expect to pay for a circumcision?  Infant circumcision is a common procedure for newborn boys. It is performed for various health, religious, and cultural reasons. However, the cost of this procedure can vary widely, especially across different regions. This blog post will focus on the prices for infant circumcision in the [...]

The Role of Sandek Explained Who? What? Where? When? Why? Let's explore the most commonly asked questions surrounding the role of a Sandek, addressing the “who, what, where, when and why”. 1. What is a Sandek? The Sandek is a person bestowed with the highest honor during a Jewish Bris Milah ceremony. This individual [...]

Why does God want us to Circumcise and Why THERE? Bris Milah:  What it's NOT... One of the central concepts of a Bris Milah Ceremony is the idea that we are NOT doing a medical circumcision. Rather we are imprinting the pure child with an everlasting sign representing the bond or pact with God.  In [...]