R. Daniel Obadia would be honored to serve as the Mohel for your son!
“R. Daniel Obadia brings years of experience and deep commitment to performing your son’s Brit Mila with care, skill and respect for traditions and Minhagims. Based in New York, he ensures each ceremony is meaningful and comfortable for both baby and family.”
"Experience & Tradition"
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18+ Years Experience
Trusted by hundreds of families in New York, Rabbi Obadia brings decades of professional expertise to every Bris ceremony.
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Traditional Values
Deeply committed to preserving authentic Jewish customs while ensuring each ceremony reflects your family's heritage.
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Warm Atmosphere
Creating a joyful and comfortable environment for your special day, making the Bris a cherished family celebration.
Customs, Minhagims and practices regarding brit mila
The Shalom Zachar
The Shalom Zachar is a sacred tradition marking a newborn boy’s first Shabbat. This gathering fulfills the mitzvah of welcoming a new soul to Torah life. Our Sages teach that during pregnancy, an angel teaches the baby the entire Torah, which is forgotten at birth. The Shalom Zachar (“welcome male”) commemorates this loss while celebrating the beginning of the child’s journey to relearn Torah through Jewish life.
Time: First Friday night after birth
Location: Parents’ home
Customs: Torah learning, blessings, traditional foods
Spiritual Meaning: Transition from heavenly to earthly Torah study
Brit Ytschak “Vach Nacht”
The Brit Yitzhak (ברית יצחק), also known as Vach Nacht, is a sacred night of spiritual protection before the Brit Milah. On this night, the father maintains vigil, immersing in holy texts including Zohar, Tehillim (Psalms), and Kabbalistic passages. Young children are called to recite the Shema and HaMalach HaGoel prayer near the baby, adding their pure intention to shield the newborn. This ancient custom serves to create spiritual protection as the child prepares to enter the covenant of Abraham.
Time: Night before Brit Milah
Purpose: Spiritual protection and preparation
Customs:
- Father’s Torah study vigil
- Children’s prayers
- Recitation of sacred texts
- Community gathering