Is it too late for me?

You’re not the only one

Men call us at every age. Some were born in the Soviet Union, where a brit was forbidden. Some grew up far from any Jewish community, or their parents simply didn’t know it was important. Some came to observance later in life.

Many have carried the question quietly for twenty, forty, sixty years, unsure who they could even ask. If that’s you, you’re in very good company, and you’re not too late.

What changes with age, and what doesn’t

What changes is the care around it. For an adult, the brit is done under local anesthesia, with pain management planned in advance. Before anything is scheduled, your mohel goes through your medical history with you carefully. Recovery is planned around your work and your life.

What doesn’t change is the brit itself. It’s carried out fully and correctly, followed by the blessing, just as for a baby on the eighth day. If you don’t have a Hebrew name, this is a natural time to receive one.

Men in their seventies, eighties and beyond have had a brit. One man we know personally had his at 95. Age on its own isn’t the obstacle most people imagine.

The hardest part is the first call

Almost every man tells us afterwards that the waiting and wondering were harder than the brit itself. The first step is simply a conversation, by phone or on WhatsApp, for as long as you need. You ask your questions, we answer them honestly, and nothing is arranged until you’re ready.

Everything stays private. If you prefer that nobody else knows, nobody else needs to know. If you’d rather celebrate with family and friends, we can do that too. And cost should never be the reason: when needed, a sponsor covers it.

What about my sons?

Sometimes a man realizes his sons weren’t circumcised either, whether they’re boys or grown men. It isn’t too late for them either. Call us and we’ll talk through what fits their age. If you’re expecting a son, read give your son his brit now.

Short answers

Is there an age limit for an adult brit?

No fixed age limit. Before anything is scheduled, your mohel goes through your medical history with you to make sure it’s right for you.

Does it hurt?

It’s done under local anesthesia, so the area is numb during the procedure. Pain management for the following days is planned in advance.

Will anyone have to know?

No. Our conversations are confidential, and if you prefer to keep it private, nobody else needs to know.

What if I can’t afford it?

Cost is never the reason to wait. Call us and we’ll talk it through privately; when needed, a sponsor covers the cost.