Category Archives: Brit Milah

Trump Versus Clinton To circumcise a non Jewish baby or not Circumcision of a non Jewish baby Nothing portrays our dilemma of circumcising children of non Jewish mothers in our generation better than the grandchildren of both contenders to the … Continue reading →

Circumcision Check List The list of items to prepare for the brit and honors . Pre- Brit instructions Try and not feed the baby 1 hour before the brit if possible. Make sure the baby has been cleaned and is not … Continue reading →

Do medical doctors use better equipment or techniques for circumcision than Mohelim use? Familiarity with the customary religious ceremony makes the traditional Mohel the choice of many families, but parents are still concerned about getting the best care for their … Continue reading →

    artile  byAbout the Author: Gary A. Gelbfish MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon in private practice. He is a mohel certified by the Rabbinate of the State of Israel. As a vascular surgeon for over 20 years I care … Continue reading →

in a recent  article   an infant died of herpes complications due to  metziza bi peh without the use of a tube infant Died After Contracting Herpes Through Circumcision A two-week old infant died last fall in a Brooklyn hospital from … Continue reading →