Rabbi Davidowitz has been labeled The Gentle Mohel as a reflection of the considerable
effort he devotes to pain reduction of the child. His gentle approach lies in stark contrast
to hospital-based circumcision as well as the practice of many other mohelim. Rabbi
Davidowitz does not use a clamp of any kind. Additionally, he uses the latest bandaging
technique, allowing him to remove the bandage almost immediately after the circumcision.  

Most incredibly, Rabbi Davidowitz can typically complete the entire circumcision, from the
moment one of his carefully selected, ultra-gentle instruments comes in contact with the
baby, until the time the diaper is back on and more importantly the baby has stopped
crying, in 60 seconds or less!

Unfortunately, many circumcisions are performed without enough emphasis on pain minimization for the
child. This is evident to anyone who has been witness to the 15 – 30 minute ordeal a child endures in a
hospital-setting circumcision. Such procedures entail the child being strapped down to a hard plastic
circ-board while receiving a nerve block injection and subject to the use of heavy instrumentation including
clamps. Similarly, many mohelim use some form of clamp. These clamps significantly extend the time of the
Bris procedure and cause severe discomfort to the child.

In contrast, Rabbi Davidowitz completes the entire Bris procedure in a fraction of that time, typically a
minute or less (That’s less cry-time then the average visit to the pediatrician)! Rabbi Davidowitz uses a
mogen shield, not to be confused with the mogen clamp. This shield has been used for centuries, does
not cause significant pain and is the best protection from any damage to proximate tissue. A topical
anesthetic cream may also be used as studies have demonstrated it may provide additional reduction
of pain. In addition, Rabbi Davidowitz utilizes an innovative mineral based bandage that boosts the body’s
own clotting mechanisms allowing for easy removal immediately following the circumcision, significantly
reducing another cause of discomfort to the baby.

There are many options available to parents seeking a bris or circumcision for their son. Not all methods and
mohels were created equally. Choose carefully and wisely. The casual observer may not recognize the
difference… but your son certainly will!