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This is my blog page. Click on any text box that has sparked your interest and you can read the full blog post there. The hyperlinks will take you to articles on other websitesfrom thought leaders on the topic of bris. I hope you enjoy. Mazel Tov
Why Does Rabbi Rappaport Prefer the Mogen Clamp over the Gomco Clamp and Plastibell?
The sacred day of your son’s Bris Milah is quickly approaching! Naturally, as a concerned parent, you want to make sure that everything about your son’s circumcision procedure, from the ceremony to the actual procedure and recovery, goes by the books. But do you know...
How Does Rabbi Rappaport Approach Circumcision Ceremonies During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on each and every corner of our society, and circumcision ceremonies are no stranger to it. Considering the March-June 2020 lockdown and the general population’s reluctance towards social gatherings, a downtick in...
Rabbi Rappaport Knows the Best Jewish Names for Girls!
Every single culture celebrates the arrival of a new soul in this world. For the parents, the indescribable joy of welcoming a new family member leads to some form of celebration, especially in a religious context. For the Jewish community, the addition of a new...
What to Look For in a Mohel!
Parents are always looking to do what’s best for their newborn babies. Whether it’s baby-proofing the house or picking out the most baby-friendly toys, safety is the word in all of your choices. And the same applies to choosing a mohel, a person who is...
Is There Such a Thing As a Circumcision Revision Procedure?
The joy of a newborn baby’s coming to life and celebrating its first covenant with God is not always backed by a successful circumcision procedure. For some parents, the circumcision procedure becomes a great source of restlessness and anxiety, who must find a more...
No Two Mohels Are Created Equal: Learn How Rabbi Rappaport Became a World-Renowned Mohel!
Throughout the world, the number of mohels has seen steady growth over the past decades. From the United States to Russia’s Far East, Jewish communities call upon mohels to help celebrate their newborn sons’ arrival into the world by sanctifying their first...
Choosing Rabbi Rappaport’s Perfect Circumcision Experience!
Choosing the perfect mohel for the perfect circumcision experience is not an easy feat to accomplish. Every single detail, from the mohel’s training and expertise to the tone of their voice and their affability, has to be taken into consideration for your newborn...
Recovery for Circumcision: From the Procedure to Healing!
The most sacred of days is finally upon you: your newborn son is ready to experience his first act of commitment to God by undergoing the Bris Milah ceremony! Both God and the community are ready to welcome a new member into this most sacred of covenants. Therefore,...
Why Do We Circumcise? Understanding the Jewish Tradition
Ever since the birth of civilization, humans have shaped their understanding of the world, with all its ups and downs, into rituals. Every year, on specific dates, communities get together to celebrate certain key life moments, such as baptism, coming of age, or...
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