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The Tender Craftsmanship of a Certified Mohel: A Journey into Tradition and Compassion
The Artful Precision of a Certified Mohel: A Cultural Exploration of Tradition and Care
Rabbi Nechemia Markovits
Jul 9, 20234 min read


Halachic Debates: Anesthesia in Brit Milah
Exploring the Role of Anesthesia in Brit Milah Poskim, renowned religious scholars, have engaged in a prolonged and intricate debate spanning over a century regarding the Halachic (Jewish legal) permissibility of employing general and local anesthesia during Brit Milah, the ritual circumcision. "The Halachic Debates: Anesthesia in Brit Milah". This contentious topic has recently seen an upsurge in discussion concerning the usage of topical anesthetics during the Brit Milah p
Rabbi Nechemia Markovits
Jan 1, 20225 min read


Can Sugar Serve as an Effective Painkiller for Infant Circumcision?
A peacefully sleeping infant after circumcision, symbolizing the calming effect of sugar as a painkiller during the procedure, providing comfort and tranquility. The Promising Role of Sugar as an Infant Painkiller Introduction In this enlightening blog post, we delve into a groundbreaking study published in the prestigious BMJ journal, which explores the analgesic effect of sucrose in full-term infants. The study reveals that sugar, known as an infant painkiller, can effectiv
Rabbi Nechemia Markovits
Sep 10, 20153 min read


Your Son's Bris Options: Choosing Between Home and Synagogue?
Mazel Tov! You have a new son. There are so many emotions happening at the same time – and you have to also prepare for your son’s brit milah in 8 days. Among your main priorities are selecting the mohel to officiate the ceremony and perform the brit milah, and deciding where to have it. Many families choose to either have the bris at their home or in their temple’s event space. You can view possible Bris Venues Here. To help you determine our son's bris options whether t
Sheryl Daboosh
Sep 12, 20143 min read
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