BRIS MILAH
A Meaningful Bris, in the Comfort of Your Home
A traditional bris performed by a seventh-generation mohel — combining skilled, gentle care with the blessings and warmth of this sacred moment.
WHAT IS A BRIS
What is a bris?
A bris (brit milah) is the traditional Jewish circumcision ceremony, typically performed on the eighth day of a baby boy’s life. It combines the circumcision itself with blessings and a baby naming, marking the child’s entry into the covenant. Performed by a mohel, it brings together skilled care and meaningful tradition in one calm, intimate moment at home.
THE EIGHTH DAY
Why the eighth day?
Tradition calls for a bris on the eighth day after birth, counting the day of birth as day one. We’ll help you confirm the correct day and time, and if your baby’s health means the bris should be postponed, we’ll guide you with care — a healthy baby always comes first.
THE CEREMONY
What the ceremony includes
- A warm welcome and explanation, so everyone feels at ease
- The circumcision, performed gently and skillfully by the mohel
- The traditional blessings
- The baby naming
- Time to celebrate together as a family
We tailor the ceremony to your family — honoring tradition while keeping everything calm, comfortable, and personal.
FOR EVERY FAMILY
Welcoming families of all backgrounds
Whether your family is observant, interfaith, or simply wants a meaningful ceremony, you are warmly welcome. Rabbi Tzvi Fischer has spent his career serving Jews of every background with respect and openness, and will help you create a bris that feels right for your family — or a simple medical circumcision if you prefer.
Planning a bris?
Request a free consultation and Rabbi Fischer will help you plan every detail with warmth and care.