Sacred & halachic
Performed according to Orthodox halachic standards, with reverence for the mitzvah.
Brit Mila in Skokie
A local mohel for Skokie and the North Shore.
Rabbi Shaoul Hamaoui serves Skokie families with halachically rooted care, thoughtful preparation, and personal guidance from the first conversation through follow-up.
Rooted in the community
Warm guidance for a sacred family moment.
Rabbi Hamaoui is a Sephardic Rabbi and the Rabbi of the Persian Hebrew Congregation in Skokie. He welcomes Jewish families of every background and level of observance.
Families may call during pregnancy or contact him as soon as their son is born. He takes time to explain the process, understand the family’s minhagim, and coordinate the ceremony without making parents feel rushed.
A Brit Mila may take place at a home, synagogue, event venue, or hospital where the facility permits it. In addition to Skokie, Rabbi Hamaoui regularly serves nearby communities including Lincolnwood, Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove, and greater Chicagoland.
A thoughtful standard of care
Tradition, preparation, and responsibility.
Every family receives full, unhurried attention.
Carefully prepared
Instruments are sterilized with an autoclave, with close attention to preparation and cleanliness.
Personal to your family
The ceremony is shaped with respect for your family’s minhagim and circumstances.
Questions are welcome
Practical answers for parents.
Learn about timing, preparation, locations, healing, medical clearance, and fees, then call Rabbi Hamaoui to discuss your family’s particular needs.
Read the Brit Mila FAQ
Medical note
The baby’s physician or midwife should confirm that circumcision is medically appropriate. Website information is general and does not replace advice from the clinician caring for your baby.
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