Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mohel
Noun
/ˈmɔɪ.əl/
Definition
A mohel is a Jewish person trained to perform circumcision on newborn boys.
Examples
- The mohel performed the circumcision during the bris ceremony.
- Many families choose a mohel based on recommendations from their community.
- The mohel explained the significance of the ritual to the parents.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to someone skilled in the religious and cultural practice of bris milah, the Jewish circumcision ceremony.
Synonyms
- Circumciser
- Ritual circumciser
