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Rabbi Shlomo Golish, Certified Mohel's Bris Milah services in The Bronx, NY.
While The Bronx may not be the first borough people think of for Jewish life, it is home to a committed and close-knit community with deep roots. Families here — from Riverdale to Pelham Parkway — often seek a mohel who can bring halachic expertise, medical skill, and a personal touch to their son’s bris milah (circumcision). With over 15 years of experience, I am honored to serve The Bronx and provide ceremonies that are both meaningful and smooth.
Life in New York moves quickly, but a bris is a moment to slow down and connect — to tradition, to family, and to the Jewish people. My role is to make sure the process is clear, organized, and stress-free. Whether the ceremony is in your home, synagogue, or a community space, I bring everything needed to create a calm, respectful environment for your family and guests.
Before the bris, I perform a pre-bris evaluation to confirm your baby’s readiness and to answer any questions. My method is quick, minimizes discomfort, and is paired with detailed aftercare instructions to ensure fast healing. I remain available afterward for follow-up support, giving you peace of mind.
One of the highlights of the bris is announcing your son’s Hebrew name — the name he will carry in Jewish life and be called to the Torah with. Some families choose a name to honor a loved one; others choose based on meaning or inspiration. If you’re looking for ideas, my Hebrew Boy Names list offers hundreds of names with both Israeli and many popular traditional choices. Names can be combined.
I serve Jewish families throughout Riverdale, Pelham Parkway, Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil, and Bedford Park, as well as those in nearby Westchester communities.
To see examples of past ceremonies, visit the Gallery. For answers to common questions about timing, customs, and healing, check the FAQ. For an overview of my training and services, start at the Homepage.
If you are in The Bronx and want a mohel who offers skill, tradition, and personal attention, I would be honored to serve your family’s simcha. Please reach out to me on my cell - 848 326 2120. Mazal Tov!
Bris Venues in the Bronx (home is fine as well) - Families in the Bronx also have several established synagogues and Jewish community venues where a bris can be held in a warm and meaningful setting. Many families in Riverdale and surrounding Bronx neighborhoods are connected to congregations such as Young Israel of Riverdale, a well-known synagogue that regularly hosts lifecycle celebrations and community gatherings, and the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale (the Bayit), a large and active Jewish congregation that serves families throughout the area. Nearby, Chabad of Riverdale frequently assists families celebrating a bris and other Jewish milestones in a welcoming environment. Other congregations in the Bronx include Riverdale Jewish Center, another longstanding synagogue that brings together families from across Riverdale and neighboring communities. With several vibrant synagogues and Jewish institutions throughout Riverdale and the greater Bronx area, families have a variety of comfortable venues where relatives and friends can gather to celebrate a bris and welcome a newborn boy into the Jewish covenant.
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