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)
I have attended many Bris ceremonies over the years, but this was my first with Rabbi Glantz and my 2d grandson. Rabbi Glantz was EXCEPTIONAL and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a rabbi to perform a Bris ceremony! He was fun at appropriate moments, instructional at other moments, and unquestionably an expert when performing this age old ceremony. He led the ceremony with all the skill, diplomacy, religiosity and humor you could ever imagine. He also was magnificent in dealing with other young children who were present. I never saw a rabbi conduct such a beautiful ceremony in all my years. I was equally laughing, crying and moved throughout the ceremony…and hope I might have the privilege of having another Bris with Rabbi Glantz in the future!!!
Rabbi Glantz did a great job and made everyone feel comfortable. I would recommend him.
Rabbi Howard Glantz was fantastic for our son Lucas’s bris. As new parents, we were naturally anxious going into it, but Howard’s calm expertise and great sense of humor immediately put our entire family at ease. His setup was completely sterile, organized, and professional, and he handled Lucas with genuine care and gentleness. He patiently answered all our questions, made the aftercare steps foolproof to follow, and checked in proactively to see how Lucas was healing. We had complete confidence in Howard from start to finish and cannot recommend him enough.
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
“We loved our experience with Rabbit Glantz! From the very first phone call, he did a great job making us feel comfortable and arming us with all of the knowledge we needed to feel great about a high- tension situation. If we should ever have another boy, we will definitely be contacting Rabbit Glantz again!”
Justin Siegel
“Rabbi Glantz was great! He was personable, got to know us, and was very accessible even post bris with answering any follow ups. Highly recommend!”
Alexander Klein
“As someone who was super anxious about my son’s bris, Rabbi Glantz made the entire process a truly positive and memorable experience. We are an interfaith family, so it was important to me that those family members who are not jewish, feel welcomed and educated on the meaning of a bris for our son. He welcomed all members of our family and included ways to get many involved as much or as little as we wanted. Rabbi’s wit and humor made the process so much easier for me (especially as a first time mom who has only ever seen one other bris before!). Not only was the ceremony aspect wonderful, everything was clean, sterile and safe. Rabbi also came equipped with everything we needed for the after care. He gave us instructions as well as all supplies needed to care for the wound. My son healed beautifully (also said by the pediatrician!) and showed no signs of discomfort at any point. The first diaper change made us nervous, but Rabbi explained to us what to expect at every point in his healing process so we never felt unsure. However, he opened the door for us to text him at any point always if we ever had any concerns. I would recommend Rabbi Glantz to anyone (jewish or not!) for their sons circumcision. I felt that my son was in great hands and if we ever needed his services again, we would have him in a heartbeat! Thank you so much Rabbi for a meaningful and positive experience!! We are forever grateful!”
Rachel Shapiro
“5 stars is not enough to rate remarkable rabbi Glantz!! He truly is a one of a kind!! Rabbi Glantz did both of my sons circumcisions and I couldn’t have been happier! He was so incredible the first time , we flew him to where we lived so that he could do my second sons. From the very start and throughout the entire process, it was very clear not only his expertise but the care he has for the families. He starts with taking the time to get to know everyone, hear the parents concerns and wishes, as well as answer any questions that may have. He also makes sure all siblings feel a part of the ceremony and get special attention as well. The amazing care even countinues well after the ceremony, with check in calls, etc. I truly could go in an on about how special of a guy rabbi Glantz is! I am so incredibly grateful we found him!!”
Benè
“Rabbi Glantz was excellent! He made everyone feel at ease and accommodated my family members who ranged from not religious to orthodox. We appreciated his ability to fit us in last minute when our mohel had an emergency. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for someone skilled, friendly and wonderful! Thank you!”
Blake Mergler
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?+
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