Rav Morey Schwartz
your Certified and Experienced Mohel
Welcome your precious newborn son into the brit with a warm, medically meticulous, and deeply meaningful ceremony tailored to your family. Reach out today to secure your date and ensure a comforting, seamless experience for your milestone.Ceremony in English or HebrewCall or WhatsApp at 052-864-1130
My Approach
My approach to brit milah is rooted in creating a deeply calm, transparent, and reassuring experience for your family. By prioritizing open communication and emotional safety, I ensure that you are fully prepared and supported every step of the way, transforming a potentially anxious moment into a peaceful and meaningful milestone.What You Can Expect:* All of your questions addressed, before, during, and after the ceremony
* Anesthetic cream used to maximize comfort for the baby
* Effective and simple post-brit care
* Support to make the event a memorable, joyous simcha
My Experience
Trained in Jerusalem in 1987 by a renowned Israeli mohel, I bring decades of dedicated experience to welcoming your newborn into the covenant. After practicing for 12 years in the United States, I made aliyah in 2000, where I became officially certified by the Rabbanut and the Ministry of Health, complemented by an advanced certification in milah at Bar-Ilan University. Having performed thousands of britot over the years I bring deep multi-generational trust to every ceremony.For me, performing a brit milah is far more than a professional procedure; it is a profound privilege and an essential, embodied anchor of Jewish identity. I am deeply committed not only to the highest standards of a medically sound, modern halachic practice, but also to making the entire experience calm, meaningful, and deeply reassuring for parents and everyone in attendance.References available upon request.
faq
I am located inthe Mercaz near Modiin and happy to travel to be a part of your simcha.The following list of questions might prove helpful for now. Feel free to reach out with any other questions you have, anytime.
Before the Brit* When should we feed the baby?
Feed him 1 to 2 hours before the ceremony so his tummy is settled. You will feed him again immediately after the brit milah.* What is done for pain management?
In most cases, I will arrive early to apply a topical anesthetic numbing cream. I also recommend giving a preventative dose of Tiptipot Novimol before the procedure to keep him comfortable.* Can we give him a bath before the ceremony?
Yes. Give him a full water bath earlier the same day before the brit.The Ceremony & Traditions* When is the 8th day exactly?
In the Jewish calendar, the day begins and ends at sunset, and the day of birth counts as Day 1. A baby born on a Tuesday during daylight hours has his brit the following Tuesday during the day. If he is born after sunset, his brit will take place on the following Wednesday. If you are ever unsure of the exact timing around sunset, we will confirm it together.* Can the ceremony be done at home, or do we need a synagogue or hall?
Holding the brit milah at home is absolutely fine and very common, as is a synagogue, restaurant or event space.* Do we need a minyan (10 adult Jewish men)?
A minyan is a beautiful custom, but it is not strictly required.* What should we use for the blessing—wine or grape juice?
Sweet red wine is preferred, but red grape juice is also completely fine.* Who does what during the ceremony?
I will send you a list outlining the traditional honors (kibbudim), and I am always here to guide and advise you through the options. I am also very open to working together to make the entire experience personal and meaningful for you, your family, and your friends.Aftercare & Recovery* How do we care for the dressing and change diapers?
I will personally show you how to apply a gauze pad with Vaseline. You will change this for the first two days with the bandage, followed by two more days using Vaseline and gauze without the bandage.* When can we bathe him again?
Stick strictly to sponge baths while the bandage is on. You may resume full water baths only after the bandage has been removed.* What about follow-up checks and post-brit instructions?
I will provide you with clear, detailed follow-up instructions immediately after the brit milah and guide you through the next steps.
Mazal tov
It will be my sincere pleasure to be a part of your simcha. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at all as your family continues this wonderful journey.