Brit Milah

Discover the Zera Shimshon’s remarkable explanation of how Abraham’s willingness to suffer reveals the true meaning of faith, sacrifice, and devotion to Hashem

Discover the significance of the morning blessings, the deeper meaning of Jewish circumcision, and why Brit Milah symbolizes the eternal covenant between God and the Jewish people

The new certification program will give mohels advanced medical and safety training as Jewish communities face growing legal challenges to ritual circumcision in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe.

The Maharal’s explanation of Parashat Nitzavim reveals how every Jewish soul is connected to the eternal covenant, why a Jew remains a Jew despite sin, and how this bond creates mutual responsibility among all of Israel

Explore the dramatic final hours in Egypt, the meaning of the Passover sacrifice, and how faith, courage, and divine redemption led to Israel’s freedom

Why Korban Pesach and Brit Milah became the spiritual turning point of Yetziat Mitzrayim, how Moshe Rabbeinu’s devotion unlocked miracles, and what timeless lessons about courage and faith still inspire Jewish life today

How blood-clotting research reveals a remarkable link between Jewish law and human biology

At 89, after performing thousands of circumcisions, the legendary mohel Rabbi Emmanuel Meshulam passed away during a bris. Now his student shares the full story, describing the unforgettable moment in which birth, a bris, and farewell became deeply intertwined.

How Rabbi Aharon Yosef Kramer performs adult circumcisions in prisons, war zones, and across the Jewish world

Raids on mohels, legal pressure, and internal denunciations raise fears for Jewish religious freedom in Europe

From Avraham’s command to modern times, circumcision remains a shared legacy — but only Israel’s version embodies the covenant’s inner holiness and purpose

More than a medical milestone, the eighth day marks a divine intersection — when a newborn moves from creation’s natural order into God’s eternal covenant

When Rabbi Avraham Kadosh founded the 'WorldBrit' organization, performing brit milah for adults and infants worldwide, he never anticipated the situations he would encounter. Now, after having circumcised hundreds of adults and heard their moving stories, he shares these experiences and promises: "I will continue to go wherever I am needed in the world."

Yaakov (Anton) Konukhov escaped the war in Russia, traveled for days to reach Israel, and upon arrival decided to undergo a Brit Milah. How does a Brit look at 31, and what revelation did he encounter on the way to the ceremony?

Why did a 92-year-old request a Brit Milah? How is a circumcision performed in the Himalayas? And what led an entire class of children to undergo Brit Milah on the same day? The organization Brit Yosef Yitzchak has performed over 73,000 Brit Milah ceremonies over the years and has many touching stories.

Rabbi Yehuda Mahpud performed his first circumcision at just 16.5 years old, and has been passionately involved in the field ever since. In a fascinating conversation, he shares stories of performing circumcisions for the elderly, correcting circumcisions for those unaware they were improperly done, and his special bond with his grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Mahpud.

Why circumcision is performed at eight days old — A Torah perspective on compassion, identity, and Divine wisdom

From Abraham to Today: Why Circumcision Remains Central to Jewish Identity