also known as Bris Milah, is the symbol of Jewish identity. It connects the newborn baby to the long chain of generations before him.
A Mohel
A Mohel
is a specialist trained in the art of circumcision. In addition to being expertly trained in the medical and surgical aspects of circumcision, it is important that a Mohel should be a righteous, G-d-fearing Jew and worthy of performing this holy task.
Rabbi Gershon Licht
is an expert in both the surgical and traditional aspects of circumcision as well as conducting a meaningful ceremony.
From a young age, Rabbi Licht was his mother’s right-hand man due to his magical touch with babies. Becoming a Mohel was a natural progression. He has advanced milah skills and has experience in complex situations, including those on babies born with hypospadias.
Trained by the London School of Circumcision
6+ years experience
Gentle and caring.
Skilled and precise.
Confident and reliable.
Based in Lakewood, New Jersey, Rabbi Licht has traveled across the continental United States and around the globe, bringing his expertise, care, and professionalism to families and communities everywhere. He does each procedure with heart and soul, and his many repeat and satisfied clients are testament to his reliability and competence.
Rabbi Licht performs both religious circumcisions as well as cultural circumcisions
From when we got in touch with Rabbi Licht, we felt calm and confident that our son’s bris would be perfect. He walked us through what we needed to know and reassured us every step of the way, even helping me change my baby after the bris was long over! I highly recommend him!
Shira Adler
mother of 2 babies circumcised by Rabbi Licht
Rabbi Licht was professional, calm and gentle. we had A very positive experience.
Shaya Gerwitz
father of baby circumcised by Rabbi Licht
Our baby was comfortable after the bris, and the recovery was very quick. We definitely recommend Rabbi Licht!
Sora Englard
mother of baby circumcised by Rabbi Licht
The Circumcision Process
Before
Unless a child is jaundiced or unwell, a Jewish bris takes place on the eighth day of life, traditionally early on in the day. Rabbi Licht is well-trained to examine your baby, guide you, and inform you if it is safe for the bris to take place on time.
During
With quick, confident strokes, Rabbi Licht performs the circumcision in under 30 seconds with precision and with minimal discomfort to the baby.
After
The parents are given clear aftercare instructions. Most babies recover within a few days of the procedure. Follow-up visits are accommodated when needed.
Reassurance. Guidance. Care.
Rabbi Licht is always available to hear and address your concerns, so you can approach the circumcision with confidence and calm. Whether about the customs associated with a traditional bris milah or the procedure itself, all questions are encouraged-there is no such thing as a foolish question!
Why would a non-Jewish parent choose to have his/her baby circumcised?
Quick. Safe. Gentle.
Many hospitals offer circumcision on-site, shortly after birth. However, Jewish tradition teaches us that circumcision should be performed on the eighth day and only by a qualified Mohel. This form of circumcising has been done for over 3700 years! A medical, hospital circumcision does not fulfill the halachic requirements of bris milah and is not considered valid according to Jewish law.
HOSPITAL SETTING VS MOHEL
DURATION
Hospital
30 Minutes
Mohel
30 Seconds
BLOOD LOSS
Hospital
Extensive
Mohel
Minimal *
TRAINING
Hospital
Doctor trained in general urology and gynecology
Mohel
Mohel with extensive training and practice specifically for circumcision
SETTING
Hospital
Austere, hospital
Mohel
Warm, comfortable
RISK OF INFECTION
Hospital
Hospital-bred infections
Mohel
Sterile equipment and familiar environment
TIMING
Hospital
Right after birth is traumatic for the baby
Mohel
Eight days post-birth when the infant's ability to clot and produce proper immunoglobulins has fully developed, making it optimal for healing
CLAMP USAGE
Hospital
Hospital and non-traditional circumcisions often involve use of a clamp. This method is extremely painful and traumatic to the child as the clamp actually crushes the skin tissue prior to severing it.
Mohel
This painful method is prohibited by Jewish law and does not fulfill the Biblical requirement of circumcision.
Hospital
mohel
Duration
30 minutes
30 seconds
blood loss
Extensive
Minimal *
training
ExteDoctor trained in general urology and gynecologynsive
Mohel with extensive training and practice specifically for circumcision
setting
Austere, hospital
Warm, comfortable
risk of infection
Hospital-bred infections
Sterile equipment and familiar environment
timing
Right after birth is traumatic for the baby
Eight days post-birth when the infant's ability to clot and produce proper immunoglobulins has fully developed, making it optimal for healing
clamp usage
Hospital and non-traditional circumcisions often involve use of a clamp. This method is extremely painful and traumatic to the child as the clamp actually crushes the skin tissue prior to severing it.
This painful method is prohibited by Jewish law and does not fulfill the Biblical requirement of circumcision.
*Rabbi Licht uses Kaolin powder directly after the circumcision. Administering Kaolin powder helps bring the natural coagulants in the blood up to the surface which ensures a quicker recovery. In fact, most babies don’t even need a bandage minutes after circumcision.
Every male Jewish baby is entitled to a traditional Jewish bris.
Every male Jewish baby is entitled to a traditional Jewish bris.
Rabbi Licht’s method, steeped in Jewish tradition, is the fastest and most gentle way to perform a circumcision. His meticulous work ensures the perfect circumcision for your baby. He takes all available precautions when performing the procedure to ensure the baby is comfortable and the procedure is as painless as possible.
