Staten Island's Most Trusted Mohel
Blending compassion, expertise, and genuine care,
Rabbi Golish helps Staten Island families feel calm and confident through one of life’s most meaningful moments.
Serving Families Across Staten Island
and beyond
Dr. Gildener-Leapman, MD
ENT Surgeon
"Rabbi Golish was very professional, very concerned about details and the baby’s needs. He stayed in contact until we confirmed that the baby was completely healed. As a surgeon myself, I noted he was organized, efficient, and capable during the bris. He was friendly and approachable. I can recommend him as a Mohel without reservation."
Dr. Martin Dauber, MD
Anesthesiologist
"Rabbi Golish performed the brissim for two of my grandsons, and I was thoroughly impressed by his exceptional skill and professionalism. As a physician, I deeply appreciated his meticulous technique, steady hand, and evident expertise throughout the procedure....Rabbi Golish exemplifies the highest standards of both technical proficiency and personal integrity—he is truly outstanding in his field."
Dr. Brian Sacks, DO
Neurologist
"Rabbi Golish provided excellent care to our child and really made me and my family feel comfortable answering all of our questions during the bris. He explained all of the religious aspects of the ceremony, provided detailed instructions for the circumcision healing, and even checked in the next several days to make sure the recovery was going well. If we have another son I will definitely be asking Rabbi Golish to perform the bris again."
Trusted by Families & Medical Professionals
Bris Ceremony Services in Staten Island, NY — Rabbi Shlomo Golish, Certified Mohel
Staten Island may be the quietest of New York City’s five boroughs, but its Jewish community is warm, diverse, and deeply connected to tradition. From established synagogues to families new to the area, I have been honored to perform bris milah ceremonies for Staten Island residents with the same combination of halachic precision, professional skill, and personal care that I bring to every simcha.
Serving neighborhoods such as Willowbrook, Oakwood, Eltingville, New Springville, and Tottenville, as well as nearby communities in Brooklyn, New Jersey, and the greater NYC area, I ensure each family receives attentive guidance from the first phone call to the completion of the healing process. Driving through Staten Island on the way to or from a Bris in the New York city area is special, but watching a baby join the Tribe in Staten Island is all the more special.
Before the bris, I conduct a pre-bris evaluation to confirm your baby’s readiness and answer all of your questions. On the day itself, I bring all the necessary instruments and supplies, creating a calm, respectful environment whether the ceremony is at home, in a synagogue, or at a community venue. My technique is designed to minimize discomfort, ensure quick healing, and honor your family’s minhagim.
The bris is also the moment when your son receives his Hebrew name, a meaningful choice that connects him to Jewish history and family legacy. Some parents name after a loved one, others choose a name for its meaning or biblical origin. If you’re looking for inspiration, my Hebrew Boy Names list contains hundreds of names, nicknames in different variations, from Traditional to Israeli.
I encourage families to view my Gallery for a glimpse into past ceremonies and visit the FAQ to learn more about timing, customs, and aftercare. You can also visit the Homepage for more about my background, training, and approach to bris milah.
If you are in Staten Island or nearby and want a mohel who combines skill, tradition, and a warm personal touch, I would be honored to be part of your family’s simcha.
Ideas for your Staten Island Bris Venue (Home is fine as well): Families in Staten Island have several excellent options for hosting a bris in a synagogue or community setting. Many brissim take place in synagogues such as Young Israel of Staten Island, a well-known community shul in the Willowbrook area that often hosts lifecycle events and communal gatherings. Other congregations in the area include Congregation Toras Emes, a vibrant Modern Orthodox synagogue serving the South and East Shores of Staten Island, as well as Agudas Yisroel of Staten Island – Bais Eliezer, which is part of the local community in the heart of Staten Island. Families looking for Sephardic or diverse community settings sometimes host brissim at congregations such as Aur Torah Synagogue, a Syrian Jewish congregation, or Or Hachaim Sephardic Congregation, a Sephardic minyan that serves local families. In addition, several Chabad centers across Staten Island—including Chabad of Staten Island and other Chabad houses on the South Shore—regularly assist families with hosting brissim and welcoming newborn boys into the Jewish covenant. These synagogues and community venues provide warm, traditional environments where families can celebrate a bris with friends, relatives, and members of the local Jewish community.
Reach out to discuss your son's Bris!
