The Changing Landscape

The new year on the secular calendar is an apt time to reflect on where we're at in the MOHELINSOUTHFLORIDA.COM world.

When I moved to Florida 16.5 years ago, there were a handful of mohels that were the "go-to" mohels in South Florida. One has moved to another state. Another has pulled back from being as busy for personal reasons. Another remains the most experienced "go-to" in some communities, but not the only "go-to." Other have increased their clientele and have become more prominent/known/busy.

Since that time, a number of mohels have moved to South Florida - in particular in the last five years - and have changed the landscape a bit. I can't say if the birthrate has changed. That's for the census people and the statisticians to look into. But more mohels definitely means the work is being spread around more.

On a personal note I have always found the summer time to be the busiest time of year - especially with teachers planning babies at that time, and other people planning to enjoy their newborns in the slower times that summer brings.

But babies are definitely born all year round, and there is no set rule for when I'll have a week of 1-3 brisses, versus 5-10!

As always, it is an honor to service your bris needs. If your baby has been born, hopefully we've already spoken. And if your baby has not been born yet, feel free to send me a text or call me and I'll be most happy to walk you through what this coming event in your family's life can look like, and how to make it the most meaningful, with the best outcome I can help produce.

Best of luck with everything. Most importantly, thank you for your entrusting me with this special mitzvah on your behalf, and with your son's bris milah needs - a process I trust will be an overwhelmingly positive one for you, even with the natural tension that comes with watching your  son through his circumcision.