Bris Supplies

In order to assure that the Bris will proceed as scheduled, please prepare the following items and have them available for the Bris: 
  • 4 disposable diapers
  • 4 dozen 3″x 3″ gauze pads
  • 1 small bottle (clear) baby oil
  • Baby wipes
  • 2 Large tubes of A & D Ointment (Regular-not with zinc)
  • 1 one-ounce tube of antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin or generic)
  • Pacifier 
These items are available at any drug store. Alternatively, you can have them delivered to your home in a convenient quilted bag by contacting 877BRISBAG.com. Ask for Rabbi Seplowitz’s list. [Please note: There is no financial connection between myself and this company.]

You will also need: 
  • 1 Firm pillow (full-sized bed pillow) with pillow case. 
(Not to be confused with the fancy lace “Bris pillows.”  They tend to be too flimsy.  If you plan to use a Bris pillow, please bring a regular firm bed pillow as well.)
  • Table and two chairs
  • New bottle of KEDEM wine - Must be SWEET, preferably white.
          (Remember to bring a corkscrew if you need one.)
  • Change of clothes
  • Bottle
If the baby is nursing, I recommend preparing some milk (or formula) in a bottle. This will enable the mother to feed the baby while enjoying her guests.  (The celebration will be over before you know it!)
  • Camera
Don’t forget to replace/recharge the batteries, and make sure the camera has plenty of memory/film.  (I strongly discourage close-up pictures that will one day embarrass your son.  Also, no flash photography during the actual procedure!  And no pictures on Saturdays.) 
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(800) 83 MOHEL

Please feel free to call me for more information.

If the baby has already been born, call at any hour of the day or night.  If I can't take your call, it will go into voicemail.  Sabbath calls (beginning at sundown on Friday) should be delayed until an hour after sundown on Saturday.