There is a quicker, gentler and more humane way to circumcise baby boys. A Holistic Circumcision is performed in the comfort and privacy of the home, not in a hospital or doctor’s office. A Holistic Circumcision is based on an ancient spiritual tradition, and has recently been shown by a number of scientific studies to provide important health benefits. Even the British Royal family has traditionally used a Mohel to circumcise their sons. A Holistic Circumcision takes less than twenty seconds and the baby is healed within twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Any discomfort to the baby is reduced without the use of injections or drugs.
I have been performing circumcisions for many years in the context of the Jewish tradition (the Bris ceremony) and realized that the general population could benefit from this if they only knew about it. With increasing frequency, many non-Jewish families contact me as they recently attended a Bris that I performed and realized there is a wonderful alternative to a circumcision performed in a hospital or by a doctor. This is what they want for their son. The circumcision technique that I use has been handed down through the centuries and is designed to minimize the discomfort to the child. In the Jewish tradition, anything that increases the discomfort to the child is not permitted.
Most of the information that one finds on the Internet about circumcision describes what is done by doctors or in the hospital. In general, the information on the Internet is virulently anti-circumcision and is designed to frighten and misinform expectant or new parents. (Words like “mutilation” and “barbaric” are frequently used.) In a hospital circumcision or one performed by a doctor, the naked baby is usually strapped down to a molded, plastic restraint with the arms and legs of the infant secured by Velcro straps. The hospital/doctor circumcision can take anywhere form ten to forty minutes depending on the device that is used and the experience (or lack thereof) of the doctor performing the procedure.
Even if doctors were to use the same procedure that I do, they do not possess the super-specialized training that I received nor do they bring the same spiritual background and extensive experience to perform what should be a gentle and compassionate, non-clinical event. I do not perform medical circumcisions; I perform Holistic Circumcision ceremonies that are infused with the cultural and religious traditions of the family.
As with any procedure, parents will be asked to sign an informed consent outlining the risks, benefits, changes and alternatives. Cosmetic results will vary from child to child and cannot be guaranteed.
In terms of the Covid-19 situation, after taking a temporary hiatus, I resumed performing Holistic Circumcisions at the end of April. I voluntarily have had myself tested monthly for Covid-19. The results from all of the tests have been negative. I was also tested for antibodies—also negative. I will continue to have myself tested regularly.
Please continue to be vigilant with masks and social distancing.
My goal is to maximize safety and minimize the risk for everyone involved. I would like you to be confident in the steps I am taking to ensure a safe and gentle Holistic Circumcisions for your baby. I have all of the necessary PPE equipment and continue to follow the recommended protocols strictly. Out of caution, I am also limiting the number of events I perform in a day. This may change by the time your son is born as I continue to reevaluate the situation on a week-to-week basis.
Requirements for COVID-19 Circumcisions:
NOTE: If you are considering a circumcision performed by a doctor or a hospital circumcision, please let me know and I will send you additional information. This is a very important decision and parents should have as much information as possible to make a fully informed decision. (For example, if you knew how a doctor or hospital circumcision is performed, you would never allow that for your baby.)
I travel throughout the entire tri-state area including New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties.
I have a flexible fee schedule that may or may not be covered by your insurance. NEW! I now accept Venmo. Once an event is scheduled, it must be confirmed with a deposit through Venmo. No deposit is required until after the Holistic Circumcision has been scheduled. The balance may be paid on the day of the event by cash or check.
If you would like additional information or you would like to schedule an appointment, please email me at . Let me know whether you would like more information about a Holistic Circumcision or you are calling to schedule a Holistic Circumcision. If you email me on Friday night or Saturday (the Jewish Sabbath) or on a Jewish holiday, I will call you back as soon as I can after the Sabbath or Jewish holiday has concluded. Please make sure there is only one person making arrangements for the Holistic Circumcision. Finally, Jewish or Interfaith families who are interested in a Traditional Bris, a Bris for the Sake of Conversion, Holistic Bris or a Minimalist Bris, please visit www.emoil.com. Congratulations!
Cantor Philip L. Sherman
Certified Mohel/Holistic Circumciser
212.595.0132
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If you are planning to circumcise your child, have a Holistic circumcision ceremony. It is the gentlest and most compassionate way to circumcise.
Many parents are not aware of the differences between a doctor or a hospital circumcision and what I do as a traditional Mohel. They may be under the impression that they are the same or even think that the doctor or hospital circumcision is a better choice. That is not the case. The opposite is true and the differences are significant:
Choosing the right person to circumcise your son is a very important decision. Knowing the differences between a doctor or a hospital circumcision and what I do allows the parents to make a well-educated and fully informed decision.
Cantor Philip L. Sherman
Mohel
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