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 led the Brit Milah for both of our sons. Before each of their ceremonies, he walked my wife and I through what we could expect with clarity and patience. The Brit Milah itself exceeded our expectations. The ceremony was lively and festive while also showing a great deal of care. Rabbi Glantz ensures the highest standards providing a clean and sterile environment and made himself available for follow-up questions. We recommend Rabbi Glantz to anyone seeking a professional Mohel who truly cares about the individual experience of each family.
Rabbi Glantz is the best! We used Rabbi Glantz for our son’s bris and he was so easy to work with from start to finish. He thought of every detail and it resulted in a very beautiful and special bris. We will definitely try to work with Rabbi Glantz in the future and we couldn’t recommend him enough!
Rabbi Howard Gantz was a pleasure to work with!! I really appreciate it his communication leading up to the day of the bris. We reached out approximately one month before our son was born and he made the whole process simple and easy. He is always available by phone or text and answered all of our questions leading up to the bris. He explained everything thoroughly, was prepared and punctual, and made the ceremony very special! Everything was clean and sterile. Will definitely recommend him in the future to our friends and family!
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
“Rabbi Howard Gantz was a pleasure to work with!! I really appreciate it his communication leading up to the day of the bris. We reached out approximately one month before our son was born and he made the whole process simple and easy. He is always available by phone or text and answered all of our questions leading up to the bris. He explained everything thoroughly, was prepared and punctual, and made the ceremony very special! Everything was clean and sterile. Will definitely recommend him in the future to our friends and family!”
— Claire Kopylov
“Rabbi Glantz is the best! We used Rabbi Glantz for our son’s bris and he was so easy to work with from start to finish. He thought of every detail and it resulted in a very beautiful and special bris. We will definitely try to work with Rabbi Glantz in the future and we couldn’t recommend him enough!”
— liz g
“Rabbi Howard Glantz led the Brit Milah for both of our sons. Before each of their ceremonies, he walked my wife and I through what we could expect with clarity and patience. The Brit Milah itself exceeded our expectations. The ceremony was lively and festive while also showing a great deal of care. Rabbi Glantz ensures the highest standards providing a clean and sterile environment and made himself available for follow-up questions. We recommend Rabbi Glantz to anyone seeking a professional Mohel who truly cares about the individual experience of each family.”
— Andrew Hurwitz
“We had such a wonderful experience with Rabbi Glantz for our son Spencer’s bris. From the moment he arrived, he brought a sense of calm, confidence, and even humor that really set the tone for the day. The ceremony itself was beautiful and meaningful, and he struck the perfect balance of tradition, warmth, and levity. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how much they liked him and how special they thought the ceremony was. Even my future brother-in-law said he would use Rabbi Glantz one day if they have a boy. Beyond the ceremony, what stood out just as much was how responsive and caring he was afterward. As first-time parents, we had questions and moments of uncertainty, and Rabbi Glantz was incredibly attentive, quick to respond, and genuinely invested in Spencer’s well-being. He even offered to come see him in person, which meant a lot to us. Choosing who to perform your son’s bris is not a small decision, and we would recommend Rabbi Glantz without hesitation. We are so grateful for the care, professionalism, and compassion he showed our family.”
— Gillian Sissman
“We had a wonderful experience with Rabbi Glantz for our son’s circumcision. He was incredibly professional, communicative, knowledgeable, and compassionate throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly, which gave us a lot of peace of mind as parents. The ceremony was meaningful and handled with great care, and most importantly, our son was as comfortable as possible. He was kind enough to stay in touch and promptly respond to us to make sure our son healed quickly. We’re truly grateful for his expertise and kindness, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and caring mohel.”
— Joshua Hyman
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.