#1 New Jersey Mohel – Serving Families Across the Garden State & Beyond
Find out why families - and professionals -
trust Rabbi Shlomo Golish, Certified Mohel
Families in New Jersey seeking a mohel often look for someone who is experienced, attentive, and available to serve their community promptly. Based in the tri-state area, I regularly perform brissim throughout the state — from the bustling streets of Newark and Jersey City to the close-knit communities of Lakewood, Passaic, and Teaneck. Whether your ceremony is planned in a synagogue, a family home, or another venue, I bring the same precision, care, and respect for tradition to each bris.
I am often in Clifton, Highland Park, Edison, Deal, Cherry Hill, West Orange, Livingston, Bergenfield, Paramus, and Morristown, and I’m happy to travel to surrounding towns and neighborhoods. My familiarity with local communities, synagogues, and event spaces helps make the process smooth and stress-free for families.
A modern Orthodox family and their mohel share a warm moment after the bris in a New Jersey synagogue — traditional yet contemporary and personal.
Before the bris, we will review the timing, setup, and any special considerations you may have — from involving siblings to accommodating relatives traveling from out of town. On the day of the bris, my goal is to create a calm and respectful atmosphere, carrying out the procedure with precision while keeping your baby’s comfort as the highest priority.
For those who are planning their first bris or want to understand the process better, I recommend visiting the main page of RabbiMohel.com for an overview of my background and services. You can also read What to Expect for a detailed walkthrough, check the FAQ for practical answers, and browse the Gallery to see photographs from past ceremonies.
Preparation for a traditional Jewish bris ceremony in a New Jersey home — calm, respectful, and family-centered atmosphere.
After the bris, I remain available to answer any questions and to ensure aftercare is simple and clear. Whether in North Jersey, Central Jersey, or South Jersey, I am honored to work with families across the state, providing professional bris milah services that are both meaningful and deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. Also, explore my Baby Names page to find meaningful Hebrew names and variations before your son’s bris.
If you would like to confirm my availability or discuss arrangements for your son’s bris, please contact me. I look forward to serving your family anywhere in New Jersey with dedication, warmth, and respect for this sacred mitzvah.
A warm welcome as the mohel arrives for an in-home bris in a New Jersey suburb — modern, friendly, and family-centered.
New Jersey Bris Timing Chart:
This chart is meant as an approximate guide to determine the timing of a Bris. For more info about a Shabbos Bris, see this article.
These times show approximate Friday Shkiah (sunset) for New Jersey. The times are taken from Central New Jersey, so exact times vary slightly across New Jersey, and also vary from day to day, so if your baby is born close to these times, please contact me or your Rabbi to confirm the correct halachic day of birth.
Non-Friday births:
Before Shkiah (sunset) → that day counts as Day 1. The Bris will be the following week on the same day.
After Shkiah (sunset) → the next day becomes Day 1. The Bris will be the following week the next day.
Friday births:
Before Shkiah (sunset) → Bris is the next Friday.
After Shkiah (sunset) → If the birth was after Tzeis (3 Stars), which depends on local custom, the Bris will be the following Shabbos.
If the birth happened in between Shkiah (sunset) and Tzeis (3 stars), the birth is considered a safek (questionable) whether the birth was on Friday or Shabbos. Hence the Bris cannot be on Friday, because it may be day 7 (if the birth was Shabbos), and it also cannot be on Shabbos, because a Bris can only be on Shabbos if it is day 8, and Shabbos may be day 9 (if the birth was Friday).
The listed times are for Friday Shkiah (sunset) in Central New Jersey:
October 17, 2025 – Bereshis – 6:12 PM
October 24, 2025 – Noach – 6:02 PM
October 31, 2025 – Lech Lecha – 5:55 PM
November 7, 2025 – Vayeira – 4:47 PM
November 14, 2025 – Chayei Sarah – 4:40 PM
November 21, 2025 – Toldos – 4:35 PM
November 28, 2025 – Vayeitzei – 4:32 PM
December 5, 2025 – Vayishlach – 4:31 PM
December 12, 2025 – Vayeishev – 4:31 PM
December 19, 2025 – Miketz – 4:33 PM
December 26, 2025 – Vayigash – 4:37 PM
January 2, 2026 – Vayechi – 4:43 PM
January 9, 2026 – Shemos – 4:49 PM
January 16, 2026 – Va’eira – 4:57 PM
January 23, 2026 – Bo – 5:05 PM
January 30, 2026 – Beshalach – 5:13 PM
February 6, 2026 – Yisro – 5:21 PM
February 13, 2026 – Mishpatim – 5:30 PM
February 20, 2026 – Terumah – 5:38 PM
February 27, 2026 – Tetzaveh – 5:46 PM
March 6, 2026 – Ki Sisa – 5:54 PM
March 13, 2026 – Vayakhel-Pekudei – 7:01 PM
March 20, 2026 – Vayikra – 7:09 PM
March 28, 2026 – Tzav – 7:16 PM
April 1, 2026 – Erev Pesach – 7:21 PM
April 3, 2026 – Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed – 7:23 PM
April 7, 2026 – Erev 7th of Pesach – 7:27 PM
April 10, 2026 – Shemini – 7:30 PM
April 17, 2026 – Tazria–Metzora – 7:37 PM
April 24, 2026 – Acharei–Kedoshim – 7:44 PM
May 1, 2026 – Emor – 7:51 PM
May 8, 2026 – Behar - Bechukosai – 7:58 PM
May 15, 2026 – Bamidbar – 8:05 PM
May 22, 2026 – Erev Shavuos – 8:12 PM
May 29, 2026 – Naso – 8:17 PM
June 5, 2026 – Beha’aloscha – 8:22 PM
June 12, 2026 – Sh’lach – 8:26 PM
June 19, 2026 – Korach – 8:29 PM
June 26, 2026 – Chukas-Balak – 8:30 PM
July 3, 2026 – Pinchas – 8:29 PM
July 10, 2026 – Matos–Masei – 8:27 PM
July 17, 2026 – Devarim – 8:23 PM
July 24, 2026 – Va’eschanan – 8:18 PM
July 31, 2026 – Eikev – 8:11 PM
August 7, 2026 – Re’eh – 8:03 PM
August 14, 2026 – Shoftim – 7:54 PM
August 21, 2026 – Ki Seitzei – 7:45 PM
August 28, 2026 – Ki Savo – 7:34 PM
September 4, 2026 – Nitzavim – Vayeilech – 7:23 PM
September 11, 2026 – Ha’azinu – 7:12 PM
Mazal Tov!
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