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Can Adults Be Circumcised?
Discuss (4)Thanks for writing about this important matter. Yes, your fiancé should have a brit (circumcision) done as soon as possible. In Judaism there is a concept that it is never too late. Even if for whatever reason he did not have a brit when he was eight days old, the date on which a brit should be performed on a healthy Jewish boy, he should have it done now. Many Jews in their 70's and 80's, émigrés of the former USSR, undergo circumcision at their advanced age, all to be a part of this sacred covenant with G‑d. And let's not forget that the very first Jew, Abraham, circumcised himself at the age of 99!
There are expert mohels (circumcisers) who specialize in adult circumcisions. Local anesthetic is usually used to minimize the pain.
Your local rabbi will be able to put you in contact with a mohel who can further advise you.
Click here to find a rabbi in your area.
Click here for more on the importance of circumcision -- no matter the age!
Best wishes,
Chani Benjaminson
Chabad.org
By Chani Benjaminson
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I was very glad to be assisted by Lubavitch Rabbi from F.R.E.E. who assisted me in my bris at age 24, shortly after we arrived to the United States 14 years ago.
I was surprised to find out that Rabbi Okunev is a native Russian speaking rabbi from the same city my grandmother was born, and offered us the complete service 'free of charge'.
I am writing to let anyone know who needs such a service done contact F.R.E.E. Circumcision Program at 718-467-0860, or e-mail: Circumcision@RussianJewry.org.
FREE's websites can be accessed by going to:www.freecircumcision.org for English and www.freecircumcision.com for Russian.
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