The Brit Milah I Never Wanted

Photo: Lisa Rich

When I first met Cantor Phil Sherman, New York’s mohel to the stars, I didn’t know what was in store. While learning to be a mohel myself, my in-laws suggested I shadow him for the day. As it turned out, that particular day was ordinary for Phil but extraordinary for me — five Britot spread out among Manhattan, New Jersey, and Long Island. I later learned that this was nothing compared to his record of nine in one day. His car looked like it had driven across the US multiple times, and in terms of mileage, I’m sure it had.

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