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Hi Dr. Kogen,
We have been to many britot/brisses over the years and we had a bris
for our son 45 years ago; my how things have changed. Some mohels
focus only on the parents and the baby leaving everyone else to guess
what is going on. Some do try to explain the ceremony but not loud
enough for those who need to know to hear. And in many cases, the
mohel comes, without prior instructions to the parents and directs the
activity with words and shoves. In the case of our son, I was
completely left out of the ceremony and told to wait in another room.
Everyone who shared our family's special day with us was impressed
with the way you involved the whole group in the ceremony. Our son
and daughter-in-law and we were particularly pleased with your website
where you explained every detail that would occur on the day of the
bris. It helped to know how to set up the table, what supplies to
purchase, and what to do before the ceremony to make the baby
comfortable. Your sensitivity to the baby first, to Mom and Dad, to
us grandparents, and to the whole group made it a very moving
experience. You didn't rush anything. You acknowledged the baby's
siblings, which they appreciated. You answered questions asked by one
of the children and a couple of adults with patience and encouraged
responses and explained what to say, for those not Jewish, at the end
of prayers, again including everyone. Our son and daughter-in-law
were impressed with and VERY appreciative of your "workmanship"; both
quick and precise!
We could go on and on with praise, but what we are trying to say is a
heartfelt thank you!!! We will recommend you with confidence to
anyone who is looking for a competent and sensitive mohel, who knows
how to make this uncomfortable ceremony into a joyous, beautiful and
meaningful experience (with a little humor mixed in) for everyone.
We send you our sincere thank you, B'Shalom, Ken and Donna,
Grandparents Alex and Cloud and Spencer Jazz
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