Blending Jewish tradition with surgical professionalism making every bris a warm, compassionate experience.
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Rav Moshe checks in after the bris to ensure your baby, and you, are doing well.
Rav Moshe Shulman and his wife Baila recently made Aliyah after more than 30 years of leadership in the North American rabbinate, serving vibrant communities in St. Louis, Toronto, and Calgary both as community Rabbi and Mohel.
An experienced and expert Mohel, Rav Moshe was privileged to train under the prestigious Chief Mohel of Jerusalem, Yosef Halpern ob”m of Jerusalem’s Bikur Cholim, Misgav Ladach, and Hadassah hospitals. Before moving to Israel, Rav Moshe partnered with Rabbi Mike Rovinsky (EasyCircumcision.com), one of the foremost Mohels in the American Midwest.
In addition to his rabbinic and mohel work, Rav Moshe is also a respected and sought-after educator. He served as the Founding Dean of Yeshivat Kadimah High School and as Interim Head of School at the H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy.
“As an observant pediatrician and emergency physician, and as experienced parents with two older sons, we were honored to have Rabbi Moshe Shulman serve as mohel for the brit milah of our son Binyamin Pinchas. Rabbi Shulman was extremely obliging, flying from Calgary to Winnipeg on short notice on a fast day (17 Tammuz) to assist in the mitzvah. We were deeply impressed with his uncompromising approach to fulfillment of all ritual requirements as well as his regard for all aspects of our baby’s comfort and well-being, including meticulously clean surgical technique and use of halachically acceptable local anesthesia. Rabbi Shulman provided detailed preparatory instructions well in advance of his arrival, explained the procedure to all in attendance using verbal commentary and a very handy brochure which he distributed, and performed a follow-up check on the baby next morning prior to boarding his flight home. He provided comprehensive post-care instructions, and we encountered no medical complications; the wound healed beautifully and the esthetic result has been excellent.”
Gill Gross, MD, FRCPC
Debra Gross, MD, CCFP (EM)Winnipeg, Manitoba
“My husband and I recently celebrated the birth of our first son, Yonatan David. As it happens, his Brit Milah fell on Yorn Kippur and we asked Rabbi Shulman to function on our behalf as Mohel. He was highly recommended by many of our friends and acquaintances and we came to see why he had developed such an excellent reputation.
His printed materials, his preparatory meeting with us, his punctuality, skill, sensitivity, adherence to strict antiseptic technique, halachic rigor and attentive aftercare all reflected his deep commitment to הקב”ה, and his sincere concern for the infant and his parents.
We would enthusiastically recommend him to our family and friends.”
Dr. Deena Ages, M.D.Toronto, Ontario
“Daphna and I were so pleased with our decision to allow you to perform the Mitzvah of Brit Milah on our newborn son. You instilled confidence in us before the ceremony and demonstrated genuine care for his well‑being afterwards.
Choosing a Mohel is one of the very first of many involving decisions parents face and we certainly hope our future ones will be as successful as this one has been.”
Daphna and Doron OpherToronto, Ontario
“It is my pleasure and privilege to have the opportunity to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Rabbi Moshe Shulman for his skills in performing Bris Milah. As a pediatrician and member of Rabbi Shulman’s congregation in Calgary, I had the opportunity to witness Rabbi Shulman perform several ritual circumcisions.
Rabbi Shulman’s preparation beforehand was always meticulous and well thought out. He always managed to deal in a reassuring and calming manner with the anxious members of the family. In addition, he would often bring a little humor into the procedure. He performed the procedure with confidence, competence, and professionalism and there was never any question that there were difficulties with any of the procedures he had performed. Rabbi Shulman always managed to bring in the appropriate traditional and religious significance of the occasion and managed to make the occasion a meaningful experience. Rabbi Shulman also made a point of asking appropriate medical questions when he felt the need, and in this regard we had a good professional working relationship.”
Allan Donsky, MD FRCPC Psychiatry
FRCPC Pediatrics
“Lisa and I would like to thank you for the beautiful Brit Milah that you did for our son, Judah Lev. As with most parents, we were nervous before the bris and your professional and calming nature put us at ease. You went out of your way to check on Judah afterwards and reassure us. The experience was spiritually rewarding and we will remember it always.”
Dr. David and Lisa EisenToronto, Ontario
“I am writing to express our immense gratitude for the sensitivity, skill, and professionalism with which you performed the bris for our son Ari. Not only do you possess the knowledge Pand skill that we expect from a competent Mohel, but your personal innovations and technique including your innovative method of applying EMLA cream certainly made the experience more comfortable for Ari and further assured us that we had commissioned the performance of this Mitzvah to the right person. I wish you a heartfelt Yasher Koach, and will recommend you to friends and family in search of a Mohel without hesitation in the future.”
Jeffrey A. FialkovAssistant Professor
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
University of Toronto
“This letter of recommendation for the use of Rabbi Shulman’s services as a Mohel come with nothing but praises. My husband and I, both physicians, were impressed with Rabbi Shulman’ s technical skills as well as with his ability to make the Brit Milah service enjoyable for everyone. He prepared us for what to expect according to our level of knowledge and interest and his follow-up care was impressive and much appreciated. We highly recommend Rabbi Shulman as a Mohel.”
Judith Todd, MD, CCFPCalgary, Alberta
“Rabbi Shulman performed the Brit Milah on my son … traveling from Calgary to Edmonton, Alberta, to perform the Brit.
My wife and I found Rabbi Shulman to be extremely courteous to deal with. Every aspect of the preparation for and care after the Brit was carefully explained, including a clearly written and easily understood set of notes which we found to be very useful.
The Brit itself was very professionally performed, and our son’s recovery was quick and uneventful. Rabbi Shulman followed up with repeated telephone calls after the Brit and was available should any problems have arisen.”
Jonathan Tankel,MBBCh, FRCSCEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
“At all times, it was a distinct pleasure working with Rabbi Shulman. He was proficient, considerate and accommodating in every respect. Not only did he assist us greatly in preparing for the Brit Milah, but he diligently contacted us after the Brit Milah to ensure that all was well with ourselves and our child. The care and dedication that he exhibited was heartwarming and greatly appreciated.”
Joseph and Naomi KhalifaVancouver, B.C., Canada
A mohel is a certified expert in both the surgical aspects of circumcision and the religious laws and customs surrounding a brit milah. He is thoroughly trained in the halachic and spiritual requirements, as well as in modern, sterile surgical techniques.
I was trained with the greatest sensitivity to surgical sterility. All instruments are sterilized in a steam autoclave. I wear surgical gloves and use instruments such as a hemostat, a shield, a disposable sterile scalpel, and a glass tube for metzitzah to avoid even the slightest potential for non-sterile contact with the wound.
Yes, some crying is normal and actually a healthy response—it shows that your baby is alert and reacting as expected. That said, the discomfort is very brief. Most babies settle down quickly once they are swaddled and held gently.
Minimally. The baby’s nerve endings are still not fully developed during the first few weeks of his life. He will feel tugging and pulling more than anything else.
At the time of the bris, the wound is wrapped in a special healing agent which will fall off or be removed by the Mohel. The parents’ role in aftercare will be to apply a generous amount of Vaseline or similar ointment on a gauze to the area of the bris for several days.
After the first few days you will start to see a soft yellow substance known as granulation tissue form around the area. This is a normal part of the healing process. It is not an infection – do not be alarmed. The area should be healed in about one week, although further healing will continue for several months.
You can bathe the baby about 48 hours after the bris, once the gauze and Vaseline treatment is no longer needed. In fact, gentle bathing can support the healing process. If the umbilical cord has already fallen off, a full bath is fine. If not, stick to sponge baths until it does.
A mohel is a certified expert in both the surgical aspects of circumcision and the religious laws and customs surrounding a brit milah. He is thoroughly trained in the halachic and spiritual requirements, as well as in modern, sterile surgical techniques.
I was trained with the greatest sensitivity to surgical sterility. All instruments are sterilized in a steam autoclave. I wear surgical gloves and use instruments such as a hemostat, a shield, a disposable sterile scalpel, and a glass tube for metzitzah to avoid even the slightest potential for non-sterile contact with the wound.
Yes, some crying is normal and actually a healthy response—it shows that your baby is alert and reacting as expected. That said, the discomfort is very brief. Most babies settle down quickly once they are swaddled and held gently.
Minimally. The baby’s nerve endings are still not fully developed during the first few weeks of his life. He will feel tugging and pulling more than anything else.
At the time of the bris, the wound is wrapped in a special healing agent which will fall off or be removed by the Mohel. The parents’ role in aftercare will be to apply a generous amount of Vaseline or similar ointment on a gauze to the area of the bris for several days.
After the first few days you will start to see a soft yellow substance known as granulation tissue form around the area. This is a normal part of the healing process. It is not an infection – do not be alarmed. The area should be healed in about one week, although further healing will continue for several months.
You can bathe the baby about 48 hours after the bris, once the gauze and Vaseline treatment is no longer needed. In fact, gentle bathing can support the healing process. If the umbilical cord has already fallen off, a full bath is fine. If not, stick to sponge baths until it does.