Welcome to GlantzBris.com
Bris Milah with Compassion and Tradition
Rabbi-Mohel Howard Glantz, Serving families throughout the tri-state area for over 30 years
וַהֲקִמֹתִי אֶת-בְּרִיתִי בֵּינִי וּבֵינֶךָ...לִבְרִית עוֹלָם
“And I will establish My covenant between Me and your future generations as an everlasting covenant”(Genesis 17:7)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rabbi Howard Glantz was exceptional from start to finish. He was compassionate, professional, and took the time to explain everything, which made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. His warmth, kindness, and expertise were evident every step of the way. The ceremony was meaningful, and he treated our family with genuine care and respect. We truly appreciated his patience, attention to detail, and the calm presence he brought to such an important milestone. We highly recommend Rabbi Howard Glantz to any family looking for an experienced, caring, and skilled mohel. Thank you for making this such a positive and memorable experience!
Rabbi Glantz was a fantastic mohel, and I could not recommend him enough. His communication before, after, and during the event was excellent. He was always available by phone. The bris environment was great. He kept the atmosphere light but also avoided any corny theatrics or jokes. He also also made the occasion feel like both a special Jewish ceremony and life event while being welcoming to non Jewish guests and very accepting and accommodating of our intermarried family. We also really felt he did an excellent job of performing the procedure quickly and cleanly in a safe and sterile way. Overall an excellent experience, and should we have any more boys, we'll be giving Rabbi Glantz a call.
As one of the babies this guy snipped almost 31 years ago I think he did a pretty solid job
What Families Can Expect
Traditional Bris
A complete ceremony performed according to Jewish law, with opening honors, the Throne of Elijah, blessings, and the naming ceremony.
Learn more →Interfaith Families Welcome
Rabbi Glantz prides himself on being available to everyone. No family is ever turned away based on financial matters, religious belief, or sexual orientation.
Learn more →Naming Ceremony
Have or having a girl? Rabbi Glantz can arrange and lead a Simchat Bat (baby naming ceremony) in your home or elsewhere.
Learn more →Preparation
Rabbi Glantz will walk you through exactly what to have ready. The ceremony can take place in your home with minimal preparation.
Learn more →Choosing a Mohel
The best way to choose is by calling. Responsiveness and openness to frank questions are very telling.
Learn more →After Care
Rabbi Glantz provides complete post-ceremony care instructions and unlimited follow-up. There is no bad time to call.
Learn more →Start to Finish
From first contact through healing, here's what to expect.
Register Online
Fill out the form with the details you already have. Rabbi Glantz will respond promptly.
Pre-Register →2Set Up a Call
Discuss your wishes for the day of the bris with Rabbi Glantz.
Call Now →3Prepare
Gather what you need: Kiddush cup, wine, kippot, blankets, we'll walk you through it.
Prep List →4Day of the Bris
Rabbi Glantz arrives with everything sterilized. The ceremony takes place on the 8th day.
Learn More →5Aftercare
Complete care instructions and unlimited follow-up. Rabbi Glantz is always available.
After-Care →
About Rabbi-Mohel Howard Glantz
Rabbi Howard Glantz is an experienced and caring Mohel who combines the warmth of Jewish tradition with the highest standards of medical care. He has performed thousands of brit milot for families of all backgrounds.
From educating parents on preparations for the ceremony to the infant's post-circumcision care, Rabbi Glantz is dedicated to ensuring parents a minimum of stress and a maximum of simcha (joy) from the whole experience.
What Families Are Saying
“As one of the babies this guy snipped almost 31 years ago I think he did a pretty solid job”
Michael Cohen
“Rabbi Glantz was a fantastic mohel, and I could not recommend him enough. His communication before, after, and during the event was excellent. He was always available by phone. The bris environment was great. He kept the atmosphere light but also avoided any corny theatrics or jokes. He also also made the occasion feel like both a special Jewish ceremony and life event while being welcoming to non Jewish guests and very accepting and accommodating of our intermarried family. We also really felt he did an excellent job of performing the procedure quickly and cleanly in a safe and sterile way. Overall an excellent experience, and should we have any more boys, we'll be giving Rabbi Glantz a call.”
C D
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rabbi Howard Glantz was exceptional from start to finish. He was compassionate, professional, and took the time to explain everything, which made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. His warmth, kindness, and expertise were evident every step of the way. The ceremony was meaningful, and he treated our family with genuine care and respect. We truly appreciated his patience, attention to detail, and the calm presence he brought to such an important milestone. We highly recommend Rabbi Howard Glantz to any family looking for an experienced, caring, and skilled mohel. Thank you for making this such a positive and memorable experience!”
Jennifer Goldring
“We had a wonderful experience in 2020 with our son’s bris. Our ceremony was full of love and beautiful music and prayers despite most of the family having to join by zoom. Rabbi Glantz was amazing before and after with any questions we had. I would recommend him again and again!”
Jennifer Bucholtz
“He was excellent. Professional, joyful and exuded warmth. Would definitely recommend.”
Alexandra Weiss
What Do Physicians Say?
Obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, and birthing centers eagerly refer families to Rabbi Glantz. Many physicians have chosen him for their own grandchildren.
Pediatricians refer families to Rabbi Glantz as a specialist who has been witnessed maintaining a sterile field
OB/Gyn physicians have served as sandek and spoken highly of the ceremony
Dual-physician households attest to the professionalism and cleanliness of the procedure
Midwives and birthing centers recommend him to all home birth clients
What Do Physicians Say After Watching Howard Perform a Bris?
An OB/Gyn grandfather just after serving as sandek:
See more videos →Frequently Asked Questions
What does a bris cost? How are fees handled?+
"Cost should not be a factor in choosing a mohel. Let no amount stand between a family and a bris." — the words of Rabbi Glantz's teacher, Dr. Jacob Shragowitz, which Rabbi Glantz holds as his own.
From the very start of his practice in New York in the winter of 1991, Rabbi Glantz has never set actual fees. When a family doesn't already have a sense of the going rate for a mohel, he is glad to give some guidance and discuss it in greater detail. Families typically take into consideration the time spent with them and any travel costs involved.
Whatever is given is usually offered on the day of the bris — though Rabbi Glantz does not wait with his hand out. Something can always be mailed afterward or given during a follow-up visit. Cash, Zelle, Venmo, and personal checks are accepted. If one needs to use a credit card, that can be worked out through PayPal.
When an overnight stay or unusually long travel is required, Rabbi Glantz may suggest an appropriate amount. And when parking is challenging, please reserve a space for him if you can — he'll be bringing a few things in and out, and being parked close makes that much easier.
I'm expecting and we don't want to know the gender. Should we call and discuss things with Rabbi Glantz even though we might have a girl?+
Now that we have spoken once, when should we call again?+
How far will you travel?+
How does one count the 8th day?+
Ready to Pre-Register?
Call Rabbi Glantz with no obligation whatsoever, or pre-register online.