Meet The Mohel — B.C. Mohel

testimonials

"Rabbi Schtroks was the Mohel for both of my sons. His technique is outstanding and equally important, his emotional support to the parents is amazing. He creates a comfortable environment for the attendees of the Bris regardless of their faith. His followup and aftercare was outstanding. For a procedure that was potentially very stressful as a new mother, he was reassuring and allowed me to actually appreciate and enjoy the celebration.”

“Rabbi Schtroks is a sincere and fine individual who showed unbelievable devotion towards my son. He is reliable, punctual, efficient, always explaining very clearly what to expect during and following the bris, being very calm and patient. He remained in constant contact after the bris. He always made us feel confident that everything will be taken care to the utmost perfection, and it was. We were very impressed with his expertise and care from beginning till the end.”

“Hi there! Rabbi Schtroks did our baby boy’s brit milahs. He is one of the best around, and did a fantastic job. No restraints, super quick, very clean. Everyone said what a great job he did! Probably what I appreciated the most though was how accessible the Rabbi was after the Bris for us. He gave amazing after care instructions, and was literally only a call or text away if we ever had any questions. We always heard back from him within seriously 2 minutes!”

“We had the privilege of having Rabbi Schtroks perform the brit milah on our son Adam.
Not only did he do the procedure with great skill and expertise but he also gave the simcha an added depth of spirituality and hamishness that made it so much more than just a circumcision .
He also provided great follow up care afterwards.
Thank you Rabbi Schtroks for all your help and guidance.”

From Mark and Natalie Rosengarten.

“Rabbi Schtroks was the Mohel for four of our sons. We could not be happier with the top of the line service we received. I have seen him perform circumcisions for countless friends, community members and acquaintances. His flawless skill and precision is outstanding, but above all he is caring, gentle, patient, and confident, creating a enjoyable experience for the parents and for the attendees at the ceremony. I highly recommend him!”

“My husband and I can’t say enough good words about Rabbi Schtroks!
He did both of our sons’ bris. The older one is almost 5 years old and the younger one is one years old. Rabbi Schtroks was very accommodating with our schedule and made sure to explain the process before the bris and provided all the instructions afterwards. The circumcision was flawless both times and our sons healed quickly. He came to visit after the bris and called a few times to make sure everything is good.
We felt very comfortable with Rabbi Schtroks, dealing with such an important thing (twice)! We highly recommend him!”

“We moved to Vancouver when my son was about to be born. Rabbi Schtroks was introduced to us with very good recommendations. He came to our house before the bris, talked to us about the ceremony. The bris was perfect, he taught me some tricks like to use 2 diapers. After the bris he was very approachable to answer any questions at any time. And I must say, there is no after care, and everything healed very quick. I would say that he is more knowledgeable even than a doctor to do this!”

“We have had a wonderful experience! Rabbi Schtroks informed us of everything we needed to know and let us ask all the questions we wanted. He also told us what to expect after so we were not shocked, and the fact that there is no after care was so helpful. The ceremony was also very special as we come from Ukraine and it was very risky to do a bris there. So our family and many in the community feel very blessed to be able to come together to do it here. Rabbi Schtroks helped us make it very special.”

“Hi everyone, in all my family and extended family we have had a wonderful experiences with Rabbi Schtroks as our Mohel. We had both positive before and after care with all 8 of our boys. During each Bris the religious experience and connection was warm and meaningful. The actual Circumcisions were quick and the babies were well cared for. Rabbi Schtroks, was thorough and checked in on the babies each time. I feel our babies were less stressed and happier than friends who had doctor's perform their boy's circumcision. I highly recommend Rabbi Schtroks for all your Brit Milahs. He will keep you and your infant comfortable, and your mind at ease. “

Sincerely,

Marina S. & Mike I. — Marina S. &
Mike I.

“Rabbi Schtroks is an incredible human being and you should consider yourself very lucky to have him help you through the procedure. We can’t say enough about his attentiveness, sensitivity and availability for our family at any time before and after the ceremony. He checked up on the baby a few times to make sure everything is ok a few days before hand. He did a great job and we had a great time.”

“Rabbi Schtroks did our twin boys Bris and we were so pleased with his expertise and gentle demeanor. He came to check the boys on Friday to ensure they were healthy for their Bris on Sunday. He gave a meaningful drosh and also, made us all feel at ease. He used a dressing that did not need to be changed. Once it came off, that was it. We were a bit concerned about one of the boys on the Friday after, and he came over all the way from White Rock to check on him before Shabbat came in. We were so appreciative of his care and concern. I highly recommend him.”

“Rabbi Schtroks was really great. He was supportive and available. He was professional and funny. He made me feel comfortable about the whole process. Rabbi Schtroks knew so much medically. My baby was born jaundice so we had to wait and it was over a week of blood tests before he would perform the Brit Milah. He really showed care and concern, he was flexible with how I wanted to incorporate so many dear friends.”

“The Jewish community in western Canada and the northwest of US are blessed with a Mohel who is of the highest standards of professionalism and care with a great understanding and sensitivity to families of all backgrounds. Rabbi Schtroks was the Mohel of our three boys and he performed many Britot in our community. The feedback we received was always nothing short of praises.”

“Both my sons were circumcised by Rabbi Schtroks. One of them was in 2003 and one of them was in 2007 both experiences were very easy, Both of my boys recovered very quickly and Rabbi Schtroks made it a very comforting experience.”

“Rabbi Schtroks did capable and caring brisses and follow-up on my two sons.”

Meital & Fredy N. I. — Meital & Fredy
N. I.

“I want to recommend Rabbi Falik Schtroks. He is definitely the best Mohel. We had an amazing experience. My son almost didn’t cry at all in comparison to our previous experiences. We have 3 boys and that was the best experience we saw. I wish we know him before. Definitely the best Mohel we ever met.”

“Rabbi Schtroks was the Mohel for 4 of our children. This was after we had two other Mohels for our first 2 sons. He is most knowledgeable and addressed any questions or concerns we had. He is a professional and an expert Mohel. His technique is second to none, causing the least amount of pain and discomfort to the baby. In addition, there was no aftercare or special attention needed for the healing to take place. Amazing. The best in the west. “

Mrs. Chanie & Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman
www.ChabadRichmond.com"

“Rabbi Schtroks did the brit Milah for our second two sons. He is an experienced, seasoned professional. He blends medicine and Halacha into his approach, showing caution when needed, taking a methodical approach to the Brit Milah process. He was punctual and prepared, adding elegance by supplying an adorned, padded tray for the baby. He was detailed in the post-Brit care instructions, and was considerate to be available when needed. We highly recommend him.”

“Rabbi Schtroks has been an exceptional Mohel. Weeks prior to delivering, Rabbi Schtroks walked my husband and I through the process, explained what to expect and what to have prepared. As an anxious first time mother, he has made the process very smooth and pleasant. We were very pleased with the results, and even more so impressed with his bandaging/after care procedure. Looking forward to using him again in the future!”

“Baruch HaShem Rabbi Schtroks has been our family’s Mohel for over 25 years!
Rabbi Schtroks’ exceptional care, attention to detail and sensitivity, before, during and after the brissim of our dear sons and grandsons were outstanding!
His skill and speed are also incredible.
We highly recommend Rabbi Schtroks to perform this holy task for your dear sons and grandsons, or friends.”

“We were honored to have Rabbi Schtroks perform the bris for my sons Brit milah in 2005. I recall inquiring about a Mohel and all recommendation pointed to Rabbi Schtroks. He was professional, courteous, and gave us a sense of assurance and certainty that the procedure would be done safely and conducted professionally, and skillfully, not only the bris itself but also leading the traditional services.
Fifteen years later we are still good friends and of course I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rabbi Falik Schtroks to anyone in need of the services of a Mohel with values steeped deep in tradition.”

“Rabbi Schtroks came recommended by our local Chabad Rabbi for our first son’s Bris over 20 years ago. We met with Rabbi Schtroks and he took time to explain the order of events and we were impressed by his combination of professionalism, knowledge and caring. Often taking early morning flights or coming from another event to make sure he was there on time for us. We felt completely comfortable and in good hands always. B”H, we have since been blessed with four additional sons and we have used Rabbi Schtroks for all their Bris Milahs.“

“I highly recommend Rabbi Schtroks for your baby's brit milah. He is professional, calming and trustworthy. He reviewed the procedure with us and worked well with our congregational Rabbi to orchestrate a beautiful ceremony.”

“Our experience with Rabbi Schtroks was absolutely amazing! This was our first, personal Bris, and we could not be any happier with the process and the result.

Rabbi Schtroks's knowledge, experience, and calming personality were just a few of the things that made our son's Bris an amazing experience. As a mother to a newborn baby, going through this meaningful experience for the first time, Rabbi Schtroks put my mind at ease and made me feel comfortable during the entire ritual. To add, Rabbi Schtroks was there to guide as post the Bris and made sure to answer all of our questions and concerns. Thank you very much for such a beautiful and meaningful experience, we truly appreciate all that you have done for us.”

“Rabbi Falik Schtroks has been a certified Mohel for over thirty years.
Although he resides in Vancouver BC, he is widely known throughout western Canada for his expertise and professionalism.
I have personally used him for my family and have attended countless Brisim (including the children of medical Doctors) where he has performed.
He is very methodical, neat, clean and scrupulous in all his work.
Families have insisted on using specifically him for their subsequent children.
He takes the time to explain all that is necessary to the parents and follows up as well, to insure that mother and baby are doing well.”

I highly recommend him.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Ari Drelich
Chabad of Edmonton

“Rabbi Schtroks was the Mohel for both our sons in 2015 and 2019. He came to us highly recommended by family and friends. Rabbi Schtroks was thorough in walking us through the process, he handled both our sons with the utmost care. He was available at any time before and after the Brit if we had to call him with any questions. The aftercare was minimal and healing very quick. We highly recommend Rabbi Schtroks”

“Rabbi Schtroks did both of my sons and he is incredible. Experienced, gentle, steady, knowledgeable - he is everything you need in a mohel”