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I was circumcised by a doctor. Am I all set?

by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

  

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Aside for the fact that there are several important differences between the methods employed by doctors and the Halachically proper way to perform a Brit, in order for a circumcision to be (halachically) valid, it must be performed by a Torah observing Jew. Otherwise, blood must be drawn in a procedure called "hatafat dam brit." This won't be too painful, and your rabbi should be able arrange this for you.

See also Why is it neccesary to use a "Mohel" to perform the Brit Milah?


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Life Cycle » Circumcision » The Brit
Torah
Torah is G–d’s teaching to man. In general terms, we refer to the Five Books of Moses as “The Torah.” But in truth, all Jewish beliefs and laws are part of the Torah.
Halachically
According to Jewish law.
Brit
[Lit. Covenant] Circumcision. The act of removing ones foreskin 8 days after birth, perpetuating a covenant with G-d originally established by the Patriarch Abraham.