#1 Mohel in NYC – Serving Families Across the NYC area & Beyond
Find out why families - and professionals -
trust Rabbi Shlomo Golish, Certified Mohel
When parents in New York City plan a bris, they often look for a mohel who understands the pace, diversity, and traditions of the city while delivering a calm, professional experience. Based in the tri-state area, I perform brissim in all five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx—serving families in their homes, synagogues, and hospitals with precision, care, and respect for tradition.
From the Upper West Side to Borough Park, Forest Hills to Riverdale, and beyond, I’ve worked with families in a variety of settings—modern apartments, brownstones, shuls, and community centers. Wherever the bris takes place, my priority is to create a meaningful, comfortable environment for your family and baby.
Before the bris, I take time to review timing, setup, and any special requests—whether that’s honoring family members, involving siblings, or coordinating with a rabbi, doula, or medical professional. My goal is for you to feel prepared and supported every step of the way.
A beautiful NYC bris seudah in a Manhattan synagogue — a warm, traditional celebration led by a trusted New York mohel.
A Manhattan mother holding her newborn on a bris pillow — a quiet NYC moment before the bris with family and their mohel.
A New York baby-naming ceremony in a Manhattan shul — one man holding the kiddush cup for the brachos, another cradling the baby on a bris pillow, surrounded by family and community.
Over 15 Years Experience
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On the day itself, I bring a steady hand and a calm presence. My technique is fast and precise, with a focus on minimizing discomfort for the baby while keeping the ceremony dignified and smooth. I provide clear aftercare instructions and remain available for follow-up so you’re never left wondering about the healing process.
If you’re just beginning to explore options, the main page of RabbiMohel.com offers an overview of my background and approach. You can read through What do I need to know? for a step-by-step guide, explore the FAQ for answers to practical questions, and view the Gallery to see brissim I’ve performed around the NYC area.
Whether you live in the heart of Manhattan, the quieter neighborhoods of Staten Island, or anywhere in between, I’ll work with your schedule and location to make the bris experience straightforward and meaningful.
If you’d like to confirm availability or discuss details for your son’s bris, please contact me. It would be my honor to serve your family anywhere in New York City.
Visit my Baby Names page to explore meaningful Hebrew names and their variations before your son’s bris.
New York City 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 Friday Shkiah (sunset) for New York City. 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 New York City:
October 17, 2025 – Bereshis – 6:11 PM
October 24, 2025 – Noach – 6:01 PM
October 31, 2025 – Lech Lecha – 5:52 PM
November 7, 2025 – Vayeira – 4:44 PM
November 14, 2025 – Chayei Sarah – 4:38 PM
November 21, 2025 – Toldos – 4:33 PM
November 28, 2025 – Vayeitzei – 4:29 PM
December 5, 2025 – Vayishlach – 4:28 PM
December 12, 2025 – Vayeishev – 4:28 PM
December 19, 2025 – Miketz – 4:30 PM
December 26, 2025 – Vayigash – 4:34 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 – 5:02 PM
January 30, 2026 – Beshalach – 5:11 PM
February 6, 2026 – Yisro – 5:19 PM
February 13, 2026 – Mishpatim – 5:28 PM
February 20, 2026 – Terumah – 5:36 PM
February 27, 2026 – Tetzaveh – 5:44 PM
March 6, 2026 – Ki Sisa – 5:52 PM
March 13, 2026 – Vayakhel-Pekudei – 7:00 PM
March 20, 2026 – Vayikra – 7:08 PM
March 28, 2026 – Tzav – 7:15 PM
April 1, 2026 – Erev Pesach – 7:20 PM
April 3, 2026 – Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed – 7:22 PM
April 7, 2026 – Erev 7th of Pesach – 7:28 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 – 7:52 PM
May 8, 2026 – Behar - Bechukosai – 7:59 PM
May 15, 2026 – Bamidbar – 8:06 PM
May 22, 2026 – Erev Shavuos – 8:12 PM
May 29, 2026 – Naso – 8:18 PM
June 5, 2026 – Beha’aloscha – 8:23 PM
June 12, 2026 – Sh’lach – 8:27 PM
June 19, 2026 – Korach – 8:30 PM
June 26, 2026 – Chukas-Balak – 8:31 PM
July 3, 2026 – Pinchas – 8:30 PM
July 10, 2026 – Matos–Masei – 8:28 PM
July 17, 2026 – Devarim – 8:24 PM
July 24, 2026 – Va’eschanan – 8:19 PM
July 31, 2026 – Eikev – 8:12 PM
August 7, 2026 – Re’eh – 8:04 PM
August 14, 2026 – Shoftim – 7:55 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 – 7:11 PM
Mazal Tov!
Ideas where to host your NYC Bris:
West Side Institutional Synagogue WSIS
120 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023
(646) 688-5745
Lincoln Square Synagogue
180 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
(212) 874-6100
The Jewish Center
131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-2700
The Shul in Soho at Chabad of Tribeca/Soho
341 Canal St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 566-6764
Chabad Battery Park City
75 S End Ave, New York, NY 10280
(646) 770-3636
Park East Synagogue
163 E 67th St, New York, NY 10021
(212) 737-6900
Young Israel of Manhattan
519 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 732-0966