The inclusion of Rabbi Rappaport’s circumcision services in Christian healthcare plans is a well-established practice, reflecting a long-standing tradition of integrating diverse cultural rituals into healthcare. With over 5000 successful circumcision procedures, Rabbi Rappaport has been providing families with a perfect circumcision experience that aligns with the covenant of their faith for many years. This unique approach blends Jewish ritual practices with modern healthcare needs. Rabbi Rappaport’s work is valued for his respectful and personalized approach, which extends beyond the Jewi ..read more

Rabbi Rappaport’s unique approach to a perfect circumcision experience not only honors deeply held cultural traditions but also aligns beautifully with the nurturing methods of midwives and holistic health practitioners. His technique, merging ritual significance with accuracy, offers a special kind of care that many families seek—one that’s personal, meaningful, and rooted in a more natural approach to one of life’s most precious moments.  Rabbi Rappaport’s work harmonizes and supports the efforts of midwives, creating a well-rounded and heartwarming experience for families! What Makes R ..read more

The perfect experience—everything Rabbi Rappaport does as an Expert Mohel supports this ultimate purpose. He has blessed thousands of newborn babies, adults, and even seniors throughout his long, fruitful career with his circumcision method, aiming to provide perfect results in the quickest and most painless way possible. All you have to do is scroll through his dozens of positive testimonials to convince yourself of his superior training and solid expertise! But does Rabbi Rappaport provide the same perfect circumcision experience to all of his patients, or are there limitations to who can b ..read more

Ritual circumcision which is the first solemn step of every newborn boy into the Jewish covenant, as well as non-ritual circumcision (not of the Jewish faith) and every aspect of it, from preparations to the circumcision procedure itself, must be considered with due diligence. Of course, the baby’s safety and well-being are always on the parents’ minds, but for many parents, an important question regarding the ritual has to do with circumcision cost. Either because they want to be prepared to reward the Mohel for his excellent service or because of their financial situation, discussions surro ..read more

The birth of your son is just around the corner, and you want to welcome your newborn son’s arrival into this world the proper way by celebrating his Bris Milah, or circumcision procedure. And that is fantastic! As discussed in one of our previous blogs, ritual circumcisions are usually performed on the eighth day after the baby’s birth, the number eight symbolizing the metaphysical or supernatural connection between God and the Jewish people. But what happens when the eighth day falls on a holiday or, more importantly, on Shabbat? Can you do a Bris on Shabbat? Is there any contradiction betw ..read more

Is circumcision covered by insurance? This question sits on the minds of both parents looking to circumcise their newborn babies and adults who want to rectify a botched circumcision or celebrate their covenant with God. Although the outcome of the circumcision procedure is identical for each of the aforementioned categories, not all circumcision procedures enjoy the same status in the eyes of insurance companies: some judge circumcisions as cosmetic or elective and offer no coverage whatsoever, while others do deduct certain expenses, but some only in a medical setting. Therefore, when is ci ..read more

The circumcision ritual has stood the test of time for thousands of years. With its divine symbolism, the circumcision ritual represents the most sacred of covenants between God and the newborn baby and the latter’s first step into the Jewish community. Generation after generation of Jewish parents has observed the circumcision ceremony on the eighth day after the baby’s birth and reveled in bringing a new believer into the Jewish faith.  But the world has changed quite a bit since Abraham’s times. Thousands of years past and fundamental changes in our world’s perception are causing some ..read more

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 everything about how the mohel will perform the Bris Milah or Circumcision on your newborn son? What about the technique they will employ? How will the technique impact your son’s recovery? These are all questions you should seek answers to before entrusting your son’s Bris Milah or Circumcision into the hands of a mohel. Rabbi A ..read more

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 circumcision ceremonies was to be unexpected for both parents and mohels. However, what was the actual reality during the harshest months of the pandemic? Did mohels perform fewer circumcisions on babies? Or did a documented increase in home births allow for more private circumcision ceremonies to flourish? Rabbi Avraham Rappaport, a second-g ..read more

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 member calls for a two-fold celebration: a circumcision ceremony for the baby boy and a Simchat Bat, or a naming ceremony, for the baby girl. Has your family recently been blessed with a baby girl? That’s splendid news, and we couldn’t be happier for you! It’s time for your baby girl to enjoy her first Jewish ceremony, the Simchat Bat ..read more