Comments from Families

“It was nice to hear the explanation - the historical and the emotional. Nobody has ever taken the time to explain the ceremony before. The service was long enough and short enough. It was a perfect bris. He didn’t even whimper!”
Emily Brecker Greenberg

“It restored my faith in brit milah. It was gentle for the baby and for the community of family and friends.”
Harriet Zilber

“When the baby nurse says you did a great job - you know you did a great job.”
Loren Camps

“For the 8 years I’ve worked as a baby nurse you are the most wonderful mohel I’ve ever been around. The baby didn’t cry during the procedure, which is wonderful. There was no blood, no mess. You almost wonder if you are really doing the circumcision procedure. And no parent really wants to hear their baby cry during the ceremony. Would recommend you to all the parents having babies. They can call me for a reference.”
Audrey Clark

“I had three boys (who had brises) but this was the most meaningful ceremony I can remember!”
Patty Fabrikant

“When our pediatrician first examined our baby boy Abe, she said un-prompted, ’Wow! That’s a great circumcision! He’ll be VERY pleased with that when he gets older!’ We thank you again for your great job.”
Pete Nelson

“It was a wonderful and meaningful service. Well done technically, too.”
State Senator Allyson Schwartz (PA)

“It was very enjoyable. It made me feel very comfortable.”
Katie Driscoll

“Dearest Emily: Aaron and I want to thank you for the beautiful ceremony you performed for our son. Since it is Aaron who is Jewish and not I, I was very apprehensive about the circumcision; but [through] the way in which you handled my boy with tenderness & compassion, you gave me the reassurance I needed, and you reminded us all of the sacredness of this ritual. Jules has healed so very well...I was deeply touched by your continuing care of both Jules & I. My husband described you as an artist; I believe he was right.    Our kindest wishes,
L&A R.
PS - I have just returned from the pediatrician - her words were 'beautiful work!'”

“I never enjoyed a bris before. I think you have a very unique and beautiful way of stating what is truly important.”
Teri Siegal

“I’ve been to many of these - this was the nicest I’ve ever seen.”
T.M.

“My wife Shannah and I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Blake to any friend or family member who is in need of a mohel. In the days leading up to Isaac’s bris, Dr. Blake prepared us thoroughly so that we knew exactly what to expect when the ritual circumcision was performed. Dr. Blake put together a wonderful, spiritual ceremony that engaged the audience at the bris...Several of our guests commented that Isaac’s ceremony was beautiful and heartwarming. My wife and I were impressed with the fact that Dr. Blake made follow up calls after the bris to make sure that our son was healing properly. Isaac healed in less than a week; his older brother Jacob had his bris performed by another mohel and he took a full three weeks to heal.”
Jeff Grossman