Professional Testimonials

Dear Parents: As Chair of the NYU School of Medicine Department of Surgery, I am happy to recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a Mohel to perform Ritual Circumcisions.  I have seen him demonstrate utmost professionalism in his surgical skills, and I am impressed with his technical abilities, and overall expertise. As a surgeon, I am always concerned to see that the Bris is conducted not only in a professional manner but also using aseptic technique.  I am happy to say that Rabbi Friedman adheres to these guidelines and is truly an expert in the field of circumcision. As a parent, you can be confident that your child is in most caring and capable hands.  

When a Jewish couple is blessed with a newborn son one of the first important decisions they need to make is the selection of a Mohel to perform their son’s Bris. Parents should seek out a Mohel that is caring and technically skilled. Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman is such a person. I have known Rabbi Friedman for over 10 years. During the past decade I have had the opportunity to witness this “Master” Mohel in action. From the moment he is called by new parents, to the preparation for the ceremony, performing the Bris itself and the post bris follow up, his attention to detail and his caring manner are second to none. Rabbi Friedman is unique in his ability to reach out to everyone present at the Bris. If you have ever attended a Bris ceremony performed by Rabbi Friedman you will never forget the experience. As a Pediatric Urologist I appreciate his use of sterile technique. The circumcision is performed accurately with almost no discomfort for the baby. Rabbi Friedman takes pride in explaining everything about the circumcision to the parents and always follows up with them to make sure they are comfortable with the post-Bris aftercare. It is without hesitation that I recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman to perform your son ‘s Bris.

Dear Parents, I hardheartedly recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a professional and experienced Mohel of the highest caliber.  I have been a surgeon in the field of urology for the past two decades, and have performed countless circumcisions over the years.When my own son was born, I was looking for a Mohel to perform the Bris.  Rabbi Friedman came very highly recommended and when I met him I was instantly impressed with his fine character, pleasant demeanor and professionalism. At the Bris, as the father of the baby, as well as being a seasoned surgeon myself, I carefully watched Rabbi Friedman as he performed the Bris.  It was “perfect!”  The skill, speed, precision and aseptic technique were exceptional.  Rabbi Friedman did not use clamps, hemostats or any other painful instruments, and my son was completely comfortable during the entire ceremony. As a surgeon, as a urologist, and most importantly, as a parent, I highly recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a fantastic and truly expert Mohel.  You will be delighted with his skill, care and compassion and with the results, as I was.

Dear Parent: I am pleased to recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a mohel of the highest order. I have seen his work, and I find that it is distinguished by professionalism and competence, an appropriate balance of alacrity and deliberateness, and much-admired caring and compassion. Rabbi Friedman has always impressed me with his prodigious skill in whatever task or vocation he chooses. In performing ritual circumcisions, his demeanor is one of quiet competence and unflappable confidence; this typically elicits a sense of calm and reassurance in all those present who might have otherwise found cause for concern or anxiety. As a board certified practicing cardiologist, encountering a wide range of surgical patients, I believe that Rabbi Friedman displays the talent of a seasoned and experienced surgeon in carrying out his work. I recommend him without hesitation, and expect all who use Rabbi Friedman’s services to be very satisfied with his work on their child’s behalf.

Dear Rabbi Friedman, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful work that you did during the circumcision of my nephew William.  Certainly, we were grateful for your wonderful technical expertise, but your kindness and sensitivity were also very appreciated. I truly believe that everyone was touched by the ceremony that you performed. Your skill and caring made what is commonly a stressful situation very easy, and on behalf of our entire family I send you our heartfelt thanks.

Dear Parents, First off, a huge Mazal Tov on the birth of your son! It is undoubtedly a happy time, although it can also be a stressful time. We all want the best for our children, and our minds race with the whats, the ifs, the buts of providing the best care for our newborns. At least, that was the way my wife and I felt when our sons were born.  Luckily, you can take one potential stressor out of your mind – your son’s bris. As a urologist myself, one who specializes in men’s health and sexual dysfunction, I have seen my fair share of botched circumcisions, so I was well aware of the many things that could go wrong with the procedure. Choosing a good mohel – no, the best one! – was therefore an absolute necessity. After consulting with many family, friends, urology colleagues (both adult and pediatric), and researching extensively online, all signs pointed to Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as the best choice. We put our faith with him in 2015, after the birth of our first son. Our anxiety melted as Rabbi Friedman was able to juggle surgical finesse, extensive medical knowledge, humor, and tradition into a ceremony that was enjoyed by us and all our guests. Since 2015, we have personally recommended Rabbi Friedman to many friends and family members. All have thanked us for our recommendation, and we have even attended several of his bris ceremonies ourselves. So when our second son was born in 2020, we no longer relied on faith when we decided on a mohel, but on the certainty of our past experience. We notified Rabbi Friedman immediately when we found out our baby’s gender. In fact, he was third person to know about our son, only a few hours after my wife and I found out! With our son being born amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the stakes were even higher. The choice was clearer than ever. With his consultation, we modified our bris to practice social distancing, used gloves and masks, and video-conferenced family members. Again, Rabbi Friedman delivered, with gentle hands, kind words, easy reachability, and clear instructions. Thanks to him, our sons are not only beautiful inside and out, but also from the waist down… We would like to thank our dear mohel from the bottom of my heart, my wife’s heart and both my son’s hearts (and their penises). I recommend this fine man as a professional of the highest caliber. I have no doubt that you and your loved ones will be thrilled with your choice.

As the Chief of Pediatric Urology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, I am happy to recommend Rabbi Moshe Chaim Friedman as a highly professional and experienced Mohel. Over the years I personally have recommend him to families seeking a true expert to perform their son’s Brit Milah Ceremony and I have always been thanked for the great referral. You can be confident in Rabbi Friedman’s professionalism and technical competence, along with his unique and much-admired caring and compassion, to entrust your son to his capable care. I always recommend him without hesitation, and trust all who use Rabbi Friedman as their son’s Mohel, to be grateful for his expertise and professionalism.