mohel

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

Veteran mohel describes an unprecedented surge in adult circumcisions following the war in Israel

The fascinating journey of a teenager who started assisting his father at circumcisions from age 7, and began performing them himself at just 16 years old.

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.

Rabbi Shlomo Shochet, a renowned mohel who has welcomed thousands of babies into the covenant of Abraham, shares insights on choosing the right mohel, the special blessings at the time of the brit milah, and dispels parents' fears about their baby's pain.