Measure Twice, Cut Once: A Mohel’s Guide To Success

So you’re training to be a Mohel? Ahhh, I remember the days when I was in your shoes, so blissfully unaware of how many foreskins I was about to rid this world of. Let me provide you with some advice, if I may, in order to make this process easier for you.

The first rule of being a Mohel is the same as the first rule of being a carpenter— measure twice, cut once. Most people getting circumcised don’t have a ton to work with, so only chop off the bare minimum and leave the rest alone, for G-d’s sake! In order to do so, bring a sharpie so that you can plan your cut ahead of time.

Other than that, my advice is pretty simple: Get there early before all of the everything bagels get eaten, one dick joke is usually plenty, and, above all else, have fun! Being a Mohel is the most fun job in the world, so don’t stress too much and have fun with it.

Good luck, future Mohel!

Look at the joy at that baby Jew’s face.