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Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence C.M.

The Family Mohel

(212)-518-7334

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Meet Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence

NY, NJ and CT's Highest Rated Mohel 2023

As a Certified Mohel, I am committed to being open, to listening and to being present to your vision for this wonderful and ancient welcoming ceremony.

I believe in a family centered celebration that marks the miracle of life, the centrality of belonging and the power of tradition.

Through soulful song and embrace, I will guide your family in welcoming your son into the Jewish people.

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Netanel P. | Manhattan, NY

"My wife and I were looking for a mohel who would be professional and safety conscious and could also imbue the bris with an atmosphere of spirituality and community. We couldn’t have found a more perfect mohel than Rabbi Lawrence."

Brian D. | Brooklyn, NY

"Rabbi Eliezer is great in every way. The whole family thinks so. Our little boy has healed up so very nicely (and quickly!) and the Rabbi is even still keeping tabs on us to make sure everything is fine and healthy."

Fran S. | Brooklyn, NY

"He made us feel comfortable and well informed before, during, and after. He was gentle and showed true skill! ...Rabbi Lawrence was always available to answer any of my questions and with his experience and naturally calm demeanor, my worries went away."

Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence, Certified Mohel

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"We had the privilege of having Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence as the Mohel for our son's bris, and we couldn't have asked for a more attentive and spiritual experience. Rabbi Lawrence truly understood and respected our vision for a meaningful Brit Milah, considering our level of observance. His diligence in providing aftercare instructions and his responsiveness to our concerns was truly commendable. On the day of the ceremony, he managed everything efficiently without sacrificing any of the ritualistic and important elements of the bris and naming. We highly recommend Rabbi Lawrence for his professionalism, understanding, and dedication to making our son's bris a memorable and spiritually enriching event. Five stars!" - Benjamin J. #JewishCelebration #Jewish #Judaism #JewishFamily

"We had the privilege of having Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence as the Mohel for our son's bris, and we couldn't have asked for a more attentive and spiritual experience. Rabbi Lawrence truly understood and respected our vision for a meaningful Brit Milah, considering our level of observance. His diligence in providing aftercare instructions and his responsiveness to our concerns was truly commendable. On the day of the ceremony, he managed everything efficiently without sacrificing any of the ritualistic and important elements of the bris and naming. We highly recommend Rabbi Lawrence for his professionalism, understanding, and dedication to making our son's bris a memorable and spiritually enriching event. Five stars!" - Benjamin J. #JewishCelebration #Jewish #Judaism #JewishFamily

✨ Seffi’s Bris – A Celebration of Love, Legacy, and Community✨

At Hebrew College, in a room filled with warmth and joy, we gathered to welcome Aviv Yosef (Seffi) into the covenant of the Jewish people. His parents, Elana & Sarah Pollack, crafted a ceremony that was deeply personal yet profoundly communal, weaving their own family traditions into the rich fabric of Jewish continuity.

A particularly moving moment came at the conclusion of the bris, when Elana and Sarah offered a special rendition and melody of Birkat Habanim to their sons, Seffi and Avri. Their voices carried not only blessing but a powerful affirmation—of love, of commitment, and of their dedication to flourishing of our people.

This bris was also a reunion, a testament to the way Jewish life connects us across time and place. I first met Sarah when she was working with Encounter Programs, in which I participated multiple programs, and it was through Encounter that I also met Rabbi Shani Rosenbaum, who was working alongside her. To now stand together, years later, in a moment of joy and new beginnings was profoundly meaningful.

Beyond those connections, this gathering brought together people from so many different corners of my own life—friends (shout out to Anna Wolfe!), colleagues, and familiar faces from unexpected places—all drawn together by the power of simcha and the transcendence of our Mesorah, tradition. Moments like this are a reminder that even in times as difficult as these, the Jewish people continue to love, to embrace and to build.

Under Rabbi Shani’s thoughtful leadership, the ceremony embodied everything a bris should be: a joyous welcome, a recognition of history, and a promise for the future.

Seffi, may your life be filled with light, meaning, and endless love.

✨ Seffi’s Bris – A Celebration of Love, Legacy, and Community✨

At Hebrew College, in a room filled with warmth and joy, we gathered to welcome Aviv Yosef (Seffi) into the covenant of the Jewish people. His parents, Elana & Sarah Pollack, crafted a ceremony that was deeply personal yet profoundly communal, weaving their own family traditions into the rich fabric of Jewish continuity.

A particularly moving moment came at the conclusion of the bris, when Elana and Sarah offered a special rendition and melody of Birkat Habanim to their sons, Seffi and Avri. Their voices carried not only blessing but a powerful affirmation—of love, of commitment, and of their dedication to flourishing of our people.

This bris was also a reunion, a testament to the way Jewish life connects us across time and place. I first met Sarah when she was working with Encounter Programs, in which I participated multiple programs, and it was through Encounter that I also met Rabbi Shani Rosenbaum, who was working alongside her. To now stand together, years later, in a moment of joy and new beginnings was profoundly meaningful.

Beyond those connections, this gathering brought together people from so many different corners of my own life—friends (shout out to Anna Wolfe!), colleagues, and familiar faces from unexpected places—all drawn together by the power of simcha and the transcendence of our Mesorah, tradition. Moments like this are a reminder that even in times as difficult as these, the Jewish people continue to love, to embrace and to build.

Under Rabbi Shani’s thoughtful leadership, the ceremony embodied everything a bris should be: a joyous welcome, a recognition of history, and a promise for the future.

Seffi, may your life be filled with light, meaning, and endless love.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rabbi Lawrence performed our son’s bris. He was so easy to work with and really tailored the ceremony to our family’s needs. We appreciated how responsive he was to our emails and texts. His did a good job with the actual circumcision and provided good aftercare instructions. Many of our guests also told us that they really enjoyed his ceremony. We would highly recommend Rabbi Lawrence!"-
Matthew Scheff

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rabbi Lawrence performed our son’s bris. He was so easy to work with and really tailored the ceremony to our family’s needs. We appreciated how responsive he was to our emails and texts. His did a good job with the actual circumcision and provided good aftercare instructions. Many of our guests also told us that they really enjoyed his ceremony. We would highly recommend Rabbi Lawrence!"-
Matthew Scheff

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rabbi Lawrence was wonderful! From our first introduction call to the follow up care post Bris, he has been kind, patient answering all of our questions, and shown a deep knowledge of the religious ceremony as well as the care needed pre and post Bris. He was very personable during our ceremony and attentive to our needs and our extended family’s needs. Thank you Rabbi Lawrence!" - Ayla Peleg

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rabbi Lawrence was wonderful! From our first introduction call to the follow up care post Bris, he has been kind, patient answering all of our questions, and shown a deep knowledge of the religious ceremony as well as the care needed pre and post Bris. He was very personable during our ceremony and attentive to our needs and our extended family’s needs. Thank you Rabbi Lawrence!" - Ayla Peleg

"Rabbi Lawrence was wonderful every step of the way. His skill and care to ensure sterile technique was evident throughout the bris. He was kind, reassuring, and clear in his after care instructions. His words at the bris were beautiful and made for a wonderful moment bringing our son into the Jewish community."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Dr. David Ezon, MD

"Rabbi Lawrence was wonderful every step of the way. His skill and care to ensure sterile technique was evident throughout the bris. He was kind, reassuring, and clear in his after care instructions. His words at the bris were beautiful and made for a wonderful moment bringing our son into the Jewish community."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Dr. David Ezon, MD

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I spent a lot of time researching the perfect Mohel for my son’s Bris and I am so glad I chose Rabbi Lawrence. He was very helpful and giving of his time before the Bris to answer my many questions including his safety protocols of the circumcision and choosing the most meaningful Hebrew name for my son. The ceremony was just beautiful and exactly how I envisioned it. He is passionate about his role, and was personable, caring and patient before, during and after the Bris. Rabbi Lawrence made sure my family had a positive, memorable experience, and I will always be grateful for the huge part he played in my son’s special day." - Alyson G. Dobbs Ferry NY

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I spent a lot of time researching the perfect Mohel for my son’s Bris and I am so glad I chose Rabbi Lawrence. He was very helpful and giving of his time before the Bris to answer my many questions including his safety protocols of the circumcision and choosing the most meaningful Hebrew name for my son. The ceremony was just beautiful and exactly how I envisioned it. He is passionate about his role, and was personable, caring and patient before, during and after the Bris. Rabbi Lawrence made sure my family had a positive, memorable experience, and I will always be grateful for the huge part he played in my son’s special day." - Alyson G. Dobbs Ferry NY

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rabbi Lawrence was to great to work with! In addition to conducting a beautiful bris, he was very involved in the lead up to the bris and post-bris as well. Before the bris, he explained the details of the ceremony and helped us navigate the giving out of honors to our various family members. After the bris he provided thorough after-care instructions and made himself available for follow-up and questions." - Yosef S. Riverdale NY

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rabbi Lawrence was to great to work with! In addition to conducting a beautiful bris, he was very involved in the lead up to the bris and post-bris as well. Before the bris, he explained the details of the ceremony and helped us navigate the giving out of honors to our various family members. After the bris he provided thorough after-care instructions and made himself available for follow-up and questions." - Yosef S. Riverdale NY

✨ A Name with Meaning, A Ceremony with Heart ✨

This week, I had the honor of officiating the bris of Gabriel Gideon—a name chosen with deep purpose. His mother, Rachel, is an attorney and advocate for criminal justice reform, and she chose Gideon in honor of Clarence Gideon, whose Supreme Court case secured the right to legal counsel for those who couldn’t afford it. For her, this name is more than tradition—it’s a prayer for fairness, integrity, and the values she hopes to instill in her son.

During the ceremony, her family spoke so beautifully about her—her strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. It was truly special to witness.

Her kind words about my role in this experience mean the world:

💙 “I am so happy I chose Rabbi Lawrence—he was the perfect mohel for me and my family… He made everyone feel included, welcomed, and valued. He completely supported me as a parent with a unique family configuration, and made the entire event feel perfectly suited for my son. So relieved that I had such a wonderful mohel for my firstborn.”

Moments like these remind me why I do what I do. Gabriel Gideon, may you grow into your name with strength and righteousness.

✨ A Name with Meaning, A Ceremony with Heart ✨

This week, I had the honor of officiating the bris of Gabriel Gideon—a name chosen with deep purpose. His mother, Rachel, is an attorney and advocate for criminal justice reform, and she chose Gideon in honor of Clarence Gideon, whose Supreme Court case secured the right to legal counsel for those who couldn’t afford it. For her, this name is more than tradition—it’s a prayer for fairness, integrity, and the values she hopes to instill in her son.

During the ceremony, her family spoke so beautifully about her—her strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. It was truly special to witness.

Her kind words about my role in this experience mean the world:

💙 “I am so happy I chose Rabbi Lawrence—he was the perfect mohel for me and my family… He made everyone feel included, welcomed, and valued. He completely supported me as a parent with a unique family configuration, and made the entire event feel perfectly suited for my son. So relieved that I had such a wonderful mohel for my firstborn.”

Moments like these remind me why I do what I do. Gabriel Gideon, may you grow into your name with strength and righteousness.

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