Bris Milah

BRIS MILAH: THE COVENANT

Rabbi Michael Rovinsky is a certified Mohel, recognized by the State of Israel. Practicing since 1988, he has performed over 5500 circumcisions. He was privileged to apprentice as a Mohel under the guidance and training of Rabbi Moshe Rappaport, a leading Mohel on the east coast. Rabbi Rovinsky received his Rabbinic ordinations from the Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, Maryland and the Kol Yaakov Torah Center in Monsey New York. He holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel. He also received a Masters in Administrative Sciences from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology and Counseling.
THE MOHEL
Traditionally, the parents engage a mohel to perform the Bris. A mohel is a person who is specially trained in the medical and surgical techniques of circumcision. In addition to being an expert in his field, the mohel is also an expert in the Jewish laws pertaining to Bris Milah. A doctor’s medical circumcision, usually performed in the hospital within the first few days after birth, does not fulfill the requirements of a Bris Milah and is not considered valid according to Jewish law. The Bris must be performed by a Jewish person who understands, upholds and practices the tenets of the Jewish religion and is specially trained to function as a mohel.
THE BABY

The Bris of a healthy baby is done on the eighth day of life (counting the day of birth). This is so even if the eighth day falls on Shabbos, Yom Kippur or any other Jewish festival. However, in the case of a baby born by Caesarean section, the Bris is not performed on Shabbos or on a festival, but on the day following. Bris Milah may not be performed before the eighth day or at night. In the event that a baby is not in perfect health — even if not seriously ill — the Bris is delayed until both the doctor and the mohel are in agreement as to the healthy status of the baby. A common example of this situation is newborn jaundice. However, in the case of serious illness, a delay of one week following full recovery is required.

Testimonials

Thank you for performing the circumcision on our son Joseph Anthony. As you promised he barely made a sound all afternoon. I also wanted to tell you that I appreciated your wit, you were quite refreshing. I guess it helps to have a sense of humor when you work with sharp objects for a living.
Joe M.
December 27, 2016

Thank you so much for performing the Bris of our son Zak. This has been the most wonderful time in our lives.
Andy and Nicole and Zak S.
December 27, 2016

….we just wanted to take the time to thank you, once again, for the wonderful service you have provided our family. After 2 less than satisfactory physician initiated circumcisions we have been thrilled by the results you have given us, and we also consider it an honor to have you perform the procedure knowing that you understand and honor the spiritual perspective as well….so today we have presented our 5th son to you with great thankfulness…You have beena G-d send to us. Thank you so much…
Mr. and Mrs. Gary M
December 28, 2016

6 Barry joins me in expressing our sincere appreciation for the beautiful service you conducted with Rabbi Perlman in honor of our grandson, Alexander J. Bris. The service was so meaningful and personal and was truly an experience we will treasure….
December 28, 2016

…Thanks again for a great job. We really appreciate you and admire the dedication you have to the Jewish Community….and hope, at least I do, to ask for your help in the future!….
T.K.
December 28, 2016

Thank you for performing the circumcision on our son Joseph Anthony. As you promised he barely made a sound all afternoon. I also wanted to tell you that I appreciated your wit, you were quite refreshing. I guess it helps to have a sense of humor when you work with sharp objects for a living.
Joe M.
December 27, 2016

Thank you so much for performing the Bris of our son Zak. This has been the most wonderful time in our lives.
Andy and Nicole and Zak S.
December 27, 2016

….we just wanted to take the time to thank you, once again, for the wonderful service you have provided our family. After 2 less than satisfactory physician initiated circumcisions we have been thrilled by the results you have given us, and we also consider it an honor to have you perform the procedure knowing that you understand and honor the spiritual perspective as well….so today we have presented our 5th son to you with great thankfulness…You have beena G-d send to us. Thank you so much…
Mr. and Mrs. Gary M
December 28, 2016

6 Barry joins me in expressing our sincere appreciation for the beautiful service you conducted with Rabbi Perlman in honor of our grandson, Alexander J. Bris. The service was so meaningful and personal and was truly an experience we will treasure….
December 28, 2016

…Thanks again for a great job. We really appreciate you and admire the dedication you have to the Jewish Community….and hope, at least I do, to ask for your help in the future!….
T.K.
December 28, 2016

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