#1 New York Mohel – Serving Families Across the Empire State & Beyond
Find out why families - and professionals -
trust Rabbi Shlomo Golish, Certified Mohel
Planning a bris in New York State often starts with finding a mohel who combines expertise, a reassuring presence, and respect for tradition. Based in the tri-state area, I regularly serve communities across the state—from busy city neighborhoods to quiet towns—bringing precision, care, and a calm, professional approach to every ceremony.
I’m often in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Monsey, Great Neck, the Five Towns, and nearby Long Island communities. I will also travel to Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse with advance coordination. Whether your bris takes place in a private home, synagogue, hospital, or recovery suite, my goal is to make the experience meaningful, smooth, and safe for your family and your baby.
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Inside a Manhattan apartment, a mohel visits a family celebrating their newborn — blending warmth, tradition, and New York modern style.
Every family and every setting is unique. Before the bris, we’ll review timing, setup, and special considerations—such as including siblings, honoring grandparents, or working with your rabbi, doula, or medical team. On the day of the bris, I focus on precision, comfort, and maintaining a warm, respectful environment that keeps the spotlight on the mitzvah itself.
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A peaceful New York synagogue prepared for a baby’s bris — traditional setup with a pillow, tallit, and kiddush cup under warm natural light.
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A warm meeting between a mohel and new parents outside their Manhattan apartment — the start of a meaningful family milestone in New York City.
For a full overview of my background and approach, start with the main page. If you’d like to know exactly what to expect—from booking to healing—visit What to Expect. Practical questions about preparation, anesthesia, photographs, or scheduling are covered in the FAQ. To see how a bris can be both dignified and joyful, take a look at the Gallery featuring local ceremonies.
Over the years, I’ve performed brissim in high-rise apartments, suburban homes, country synagogues, and everything in between. My aftercare includes clear, straightforward instructions and availability for follow-up questions so you’re never left uncertain.
If you’d like to confirm availability for your son’s bris anywhere in New York State, please contact me. It would be my honor to bring skill, warmth, and respect for tradition to your family’s special day—whether you’re in NYC, upstate, or anywhere in between. I coordinate travel and timing for upstate and Long Island communities so the ceremony fits your family’s schedule and venue requirements.
See my Baby Names page for inspiration when choosing a meaningful name for your son.
New York State 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 York. The times are taken from Oneida, New York (central NY state), so exact times vary slightly across New York, 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, 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 York State:
October 17, 2025 – Bereshis – 6:16 PM
October 24, 2025 – Noach – 6:05 PM
October 31, 2025 – Lech Lecha – 5:55 PM
November 7, 2025 – Vayeira – 4:46 PM
November 14, 2025 – Chayei Sarah – 4:39 PM
November 21, 2025 – Toldos – 4:33 PM
November 28, 2025 – Vayeitzei – 4:29 PM
December 5, 2025 – Vayishlach – 4:27 PM
December 12, 2025 – Vayeishev – 4:27 PM
December 19, 2025 – Miketz – 4:29 PM
December 26, 2025 – Vayigash – 4:33 PM
January 2, 2026 – Vayechi – 4:39 PM
January 9, 2026 – Shemos – 4:46 PM
January 16, 2026 – Va’eira – 4:54 PM
January 23, 2026 – Bo – 5:05 PM
January 30, 2026 – Beshalach – 5:12 PM
February 6, 2026 – Yisro – 5:21 PM
February 13, 2026 – Mishpatim – 5:31 PM
February 20, 2026 – Terumah – 5:40 PM
February 27, 2026 – Tetzaveh – 5:49 PM
March 6, 2026 – Ki Sisa – 5:58 PM
March 13, 2026 – Vayakhel-Pekudei – 7:06 PM
March 20, 2026 – Vayikra – 7:15 PM
March 28, 2026 – Tzav – 7:23 PM
April 1, 2026 – Erev Pesach – 7:29 PM
April 3, 2026 – Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed – 7:31 PM
April 7, 2026 – Erev 7th of Pesach – 7:36 PM
April 10, 2026 – Shemini – 7:39 PM
April 17, 2026 – Tazria–Metzora – 7:47 PM
April 24, 2026 – Acharei–Kedoshim – 7:55 PM
May 1, 2026 – Emor – 8:03 PM
May 8, 2026 – Behar - Bechukosai – 8:11 PM
May 15, 2026 – Bamidbar – 8:19 PM
May 22, 2026 – Erev Shavuos – 8:26 PM
May 29, 2026 – Naso – 8:32 PM
June 5, 2026 – Beha’aloscha – 8:38 PM
June 12, 2026 – Sh’lach – 8:42 PM
June 19, 2026 – Korach – 8:45 PM
June 26, 2026 – Chukas-Balak – 8:46 PM
July 3, 2026 – Pinchas – 8:45 PM
July 10, 2026 – Matos–Masei – 8:42 PM
July 17, 2026 – Devarim – 8:38 PM
July 24, 2026 – Va’eschanan – 8:32 PM
July 31, 2026 – Eikev – 8:25 PM
August 7, 2026 – Re’eh – 8:16 PM
August 14, 2026 – Shoftim – 8:06 PM
August 21, 2026 – Ki Seitzei – 7:55 PM
August 28, 2026 – Ki Savo – 7:44 PM
September 4, 2026 – Nitzavim – Vayeilech – 7:32 PM
September 11, 2026 – Ha’azinu – 7:19 PM
Mazal Tov!
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