The ceremony

Please have a look at this page before the day to get an idea of what kind of ceremony you would like.

I am happy to lead the ceremonies according to the Reform or Liberal Liturgies (see below). I also have suitable blessings for mixed faith families.

If you wish to ask your Rabbi to participate in the ceremony remotely, I am very happy for this, but I am also very happy to conduct the ceremony myself.

Please let me know your thoughts about this when we speak before the day.

My partner isn’t Jewish, will you still perform a circumcision?

Yes. It is important that every family is able to mark this occasion in their own way and I will always do my best to help.

If, however you are looking for a purely medical circumcision, I can recommend the clinic at the Portland Hospital.

 

Different Ceremonies

Every family is unique and I want to try to help you mark this occasion in a way that is meaningful to you. I normally conduct a brit milah ceremony according to either the Reform or Liberal traditions at your request. As such, I have included the ceremonies here for you to look at before the day. I will bring plenty of copies of these services so that everyone present can follow and join in.

Click below to view the ceremony sheets. Some people like to be creative and add their own readings or blessings. If you would like to do this, Ritual Well is a really good place to look for some inspiration!

Also included here is a Parents’ Blessing that you may choose to say in addition or instead of part of the ceremony, and for mixed faith families, you can see the naming blessing that I use.

Please feel free to discuss any of this with me either before or on the day. The most important thing is that I try to make this the right ceremony for you.