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# Rabbi Zachary Hepner

Certified Mohel Serving NYC & the Tri-State Area Since 1997

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## Pages

- [Certified Mohel Serving NYC & Tri-State Area Since 1997](https://www.imohel.com/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner is a certified mohel performing Jewish bris & Jewish ritual circumcisions in the New York City, New Jersey, and greater Tri-State areas.
- [Pidyon Haben Calculator](https://www.imohel.com/pidyonhabencalculator/) - Free Pidyon Haben calculator for firstborn sons — enter your baby's birth date to find the redemption ceremony date, per Ashkenazi and Sephardic custom.
- [Jewish Memorial Calculator](https://www.imohel.com/jewish-memorial-calculator/) - Free Jewish memorial date calculator (Luach HaZikaron) — enter a loved one's date of death to find shiva, sheloshim, unveiling, and yahrzeit dates.
- [Jewish Life Cycle Calculator](https://www.imohel.com/jewish-life-cycle-calculator/) - Calculate key Jewish life-cycle dates from your child's birthday — Hebrew birth date, upsherin, brit milah, baby naming, and bar or bat mitzvah date.
- [Brit Milah Calculator](https://www.imohel.com/britmilahcalculator/) - Free Brit Milah (bris) date calculator — enter your son's birth date to find the correct eighth-day bris date, with automatic Shabbat and holiday adjustments.
- [Instructions for the Bris Ceremony](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/instructions-for-the-bris-ceremony/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified New York City mohel, gives instructions to parents for their Jewish baby boy's bris ceremony that he performs in the NYC area.
- [Scheduling Logistics & Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/scheduling-logistics-and-frequently-asked-questions/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel serving the New York City and New Jersey areas, explains some of the scheduling and logistics of a bris ceremony.
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/leviticus/) - ← 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles Leviticus 6 entries
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/exodus/) - ← 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles Exodus 10 entries
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/genesis/) - ← Additional FAQ 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked — Introduction Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah
- [365 Messianic Prophecies of Hebrew Scriptures Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/) - ← Additional FAQ Hebrew Scriptures (Tanakh) · 232 of 365 entries complete 365 Messianic Prophecies of Hebrew Scriptures Debunked A verse-by-verse response to Christian proof texts, using Hebrew, Jewish and Christian translations, classical commentary, modern scholarship, and contemporary counter-missionary sources. Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/haggai/) - ← 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles Haggai 2 entries
- [Source and Citation Standard](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/sources/) - ← Additional FAQ 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked — Introduction 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Source and Citation Standard How sources are cited in this project, and the historical and contemporary works drawn on throughout. Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Nevi'im Rishonim — Former Prophets Joshua — coming later Judges — coming later Samuel Kings Nevi'im
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/chronicles/) - ← 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles Chronicles 3 entries
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/amos/) - ← 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles Amos 2 entries
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/habakkuk/) - ← 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles Habakkuk 1 entry
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/kings/) - ← 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles Kings 1 entry
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/isaiah/) - ← Additional FAQ 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked — Introduction Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah
- [365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked](https://www.imohel.com/christian-proof-texts-tanach/proverbs-job-songofsongs-ruth/) - ← Additional FAQ 365 Messianic Prophecies Debunked — Introduction Torah Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Prophets Joshua Judges Samuel Kings Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Trei Asar — The Twelve Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The Writings Psalms Proverbs Job Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.imohel.com/additional-faq/frequently-asked-questions/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified mohel performing bris ceremonies in the greater NYC & New Jersey areas, answers frequently asked questions about brit milah.
- [Planning Your Pidyon HaBen](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/planning-a-pidyon-haben/) - A Pidyon HaBen is a beautiful and relatively rare mitzvah celebrating the birth of a firstborn son. The ceremony takes place when the baby is about a month old and brings family and friends together for a joyful and meaningful occasion.Not every firstborn son requires a Pidyon HaBen, so the first step is simply determining
- [Brief Naming Guide](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/brief-naming-guide/) - Read about Jewish & Hebrew naming customs from Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a NYC mohel serving the greater New York City, New Jersey & Tri-State Jewish communities.
- [For Parents Planning a Bris](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/) - Learn about the bris ceremony, Jewish customs for baby boys and girls, and what to expect from Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel since 1997.
- [Honors During the Bris Ceremony](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/honors-during-the-bris-ceremony/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel, gives an overview of the honors & blessings that can be given during your Jewish baby boy's bris ceremony.
- [Calculators](https://www.imohel.com/additional-faq/calculators/) - These calculators help you find key dates for Jewish life-cycle events. Each one is available in English, Hebrew (עברית), and Spanish (Español). Brit Milah (Bris) Date Calculator Find the halakhic eighth-day date for a bris, based on the baby's date and time of birth. Open Calculator Pidyon Haben Calculator Determine the date for the redemption
- [Jewish Memorial Calculator - Spanish](https://www.imohel.com/jewish-memorial-calculator-spanish/)
- [Jewish Memorial Calculator - Hebrew](https://www.imohel.com/jewish-memorial-calculator-hebrew/)
- [Jewish Life Cycle Calculator - Hebrew](https://www.imohel.com/jewish-life-cycle-calculator-hebrew/)
- [Jewish Life Cycle Calculator - Spanish](https://www.imohel.com/jewish-life-cycle-calculator-spanish/)
- [Pidyon Haben Calculator - Spanish](https://www.imohel.com/pidyonhabencalculator-spanish/)
- [Pidyon Haben Calculator - Hebrew](https://www.imohel.com/pidyonhabencalculator-hebrew/)
- [Brit Milah Calculator - Spanish](https://www.imohel.com/britmilahcalculator-spanish/)
- [Brit Milah Calculator - Hebrew](https://www.imohel.com/britmilahcalculator-hebrew/)
- [Supply List for the Bris Ceremony](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/supply-list-for-the-bris-ceremony/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel, provides a list of supplies needed for your Jewish baby boy's bris ceremony in the New York City & New Jersey area.
- [Honors During the Bris Ceremony to Print](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/honors-during-the-bris-ceremony-to-print/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions (Continued)](https://www.imohel.com/additional-faq/frequently-asked-questions-continued/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel, answers questions about the bris ceremony for non-traditional Jewish families, adoptions, interfaith families, etc.
- [Bris Form](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/bris-form/) - Use this form to contact Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel, about scheduling your son's bris in the New York City, New Jersey & Tri-State area.
- [Metzitzah B'peh - Oral Law?](https://www.imohel.com/metzitzah-bpeh-oral-law/) - An article by the late Cantor Philip L. Sherman examining the halachic sources and history behind metzitzah b'peh (oral suction) during a bris.
- [Additional FAQ](https://www.imohel.com/additional-faq/) - Additional frequently asked questions about the bris ceremony, answered by Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel serving the Tri-State area.
- [For Registered Parents](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/) - Resources for registered bris families, including supply lists, ceremony instructions, and post-bris care from Rabbi Zachary Hepner, certified NYC mohel.
- [Supply List for the Simchat Bat / Zeved HaBat Ceremony](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/supply-list-for-simchat-bat-ceremony/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel, provides a list of supplies needed for your Jewish baby girl's Simchat Bat or Zeved HaBat naming ceremony.
- [Bris Form](https://www.imohel.com/bris-form/) - If your healthy baby has arrived, Mazal tov and congratulations! Please complete this robust bris registration form.
- [About Rabbi Zachary Hepner](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/about-rabbi-zachary-hepner/) - Meet Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified mohel who performs bris ceremonies for newborn Jewish boys in the greater New York City, New Jersey, and Tri-State areas.
- [Dear Parents (to be)...](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/dear-parents-to-be/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified New York City mohel performing bris ceremonies in the greater NYC & New Jersey area, gives a bris overview for parents-to-be.
- [What I need to know from you...](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/what-i-need-to-know-from-you/) - What information new parents need to provide Rabbi Zachary Hepner when scheduling a bris in the greater New York City, New Jersey, and Tri-State areas.
- [Helpful Suggestions When Planning Your Son's Bris](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/helpful-suggestions-when-planning-your-sons-bris/) - Helpful suggestions when planning for your baby boy's bris by Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel in the greater New York City & New Jersey area.
- [News About Pain Relief](https://www.imohel.com/news-about-pain-relief/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel, offers his viewpoint on an article in the NY Times discussing pain relief and how it applies to brit milah.
- [A Brief Introduction](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/a-brief-introduction/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified New York City mohel who performs bris ceremonies in the greater NYC & New Jersey area, gives an overview of a bris ceremony.
- [Berakhot & Blessings During the Bris Ceremony](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/berakhot-and-blessings-during-the-bris-ceremony/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel since serving the greater NYC & New Jersey areas, covers the blessings said by new parents during the bris ceremony.
- [Post-Bris Care Instructions](https://www.imohel.com/for-registered-parents/post-bris-care-instructions/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a certified NYC mohel who performs bris ceremonies in the greater New York City area, gives guidelines for post-bris care for your son.
- [It's a Boy!](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/its-a-boy/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a mohel serving the New York City, New Jersey, and Tri-State area, gives basic information about Jewish rituals and customs for baby boys.
- [It's a Girl!](https://www.imohel.com/for-parents-planning-a-bris/its-a-girl/) - Rabbi Zachary Hepner, a mohel serving the NYC, New Jersey, and Tri-State area, gives basic information about Jewish rituals and customs for Jewish baby girls.