Traditional Jewish Shield Method

The traditional routine infant Jewish circumcision are performed using a shield and knife (Scalpel).

This is the method traditionally used for a Jewish 'bris'. The foreskin is pulled out in front of the glans, and a metal shield with a slot in it is slid over the foreskin immediately in front of the glans. The scalpel is run across the face of the shield to remove the foreskin.

The glans is protected by the shield and the frenulum is not touched. The tightness of the finished result depends on the operator, but since the cut is always in front of the glans a relatively loose result is normal. However, the skilled Jewish circumcisor (Mohel) can achieve a relatively tight circumcision using this technique. The minimum amount of inner foreskin left is equal to the length of the glans. By tradition, the ideal Jewish circumcision removes sufficient foreskin to allow the 'neck' area just behind the glans to be completely bare and free from rolls of excess foreskin.