The Regulatory Board of Brit Milah in South Africa ("The Regulatory Board")

This Regulatory Board was established in 2016 by the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein. The Regulatory Board acts in terms of the delegated authority of The Chief Rabbi and the Head of the Beth Din (Court of Jewish Law), Rabbi Moshe Kurtstag.

The Regulatory Board is responsible for:

• Ensuring the very highest standards of care and safety for all infants undergoing a Brit Milah and ensuring that this sacred and holy procedure is conducted according to strict Halachic principles (Jewish Law).
• The development of standardised guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of safety in the performance of Brit Milah are maintained in South Africa.
• Ensuring the appropriate registration, training, accreditation and continuing education of practicing Mohalim (plural for Mohel, a Jewish circumciser).
• Maintaining all records of Brit Milahs performed in South Africa.
• Fully investigating any concerns or complaints raised regarding Brit Milah and has the authority to recommend and to institute the appropriate remedial action.