BRIS MILAH
A Meaningful Bris, in the Comfort of Your Home
A traditional bris performed by a certified 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 your bris: what to expect
A bris is both a medical procedure and a meaningful family moment, and a little planning makes the day feel calm and joyful rather than stressful. Here’s how we help you prepare:
- Confirming the day. A bris is traditionally held on the eighth day of life. We help you count the day correctly and choose a time, and if your baby’s health calls for postponing, we guide you gently — a healthy baby always comes first.
- The setting. Your home is perfect. We bring the sterile setup; you choose the room and how many guests to include, from just the two of you to extended family.
- The ceremony. We explain each part beforehand so everyone feels at ease, perform the circumcision gently and skillfully, recite the traditional blessings, and welcome your son with his name.
- Honoring loved ones. If you’d like to include family members in honors during the ceremony, we’ll help you arrange it.
- Celebrating after. Many families share a small festive meal or light refreshments afterward. There’s no requirement — do what feels right for your family.
Whatever your background or level of observance, we’ll shape the day around your family’s wishes. If you’d prefer a simple medical circumcision without ceremony, that’s welcome too — see our in-home circumcision page.
Bris questions, answered
What exactly is a bris?
A bris (brit milah) is the traditional Jewish circumcision ceremony, typically held 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 in one calm, meaningful moment at home.
Why is a bris on the eighth day?
Tradition calls for a bris on the eighth day after birth, counting the day of birth as day one. We help you confirm the correct day and time, and if your baby’s health means it should be postponed, we’ll guide you with care.
Do you serve interfaith and non-observant families?
Absolutely. Rabbi Fischer welcomes families of every background and level of observance, and tailors the ceremony to what feels right for you — from a full traditional bris to a simpler, more modern observance.
Is a bris also a proper medical circumcision?
Yes. The circumcision is performed gently and skillfully with sterile technique and numbing for comfort, to the same standard of care you’d expect medically — within the meaningful framework of the ceremony.
Can we include family members in the ceremony?
Yes. Many families like to honor grandparents or loved ones with roles during the ceremony. Let us know your wishes and we’ll help arrange it.
What if our baby isn't well on the eighth day?
A healthy baby comes first, always. If there’s a medical reason to wait, the bris is postponed until your baby is ready, and we’ll guide you through the timing.
How much does a bris cost?
Our professional fee of $980 covers the consultation, the in-home visit, sterile setup, the procedure and ceremony, aftercare, and a follow-up. See our [pricing page](/pricing/) for details.
How do we book?
Request a free consultation and Rabbi Fischer will help you plan every detail with warmth and care.
Planning a bris?
Request a free consultation and Rabbi Fischer will help you plan every detail with warmth and care.
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