Sealing the Covenant by Deb Silvesrthorn TJP 2008

As a Mohel Rabbi David Shawel connects generations

By Deb Silverthorn
Texas Jewish Post March 6, 2008

The blessing that Rabbi David Shawel brings to this community, he considers an honor to him. More than 25 years and thousands of little boys later, Rabbi Shawel is still performing the mitzvah of Brit Milah, ritual circumcision.

"It's so clear to me that it was my destiny to have the privilage of becoming a mohel. This tradition is a link in our chain from generation to generation," said Rabbi Shawel, who has traveled to 19 states and to Israel to perform the mitzvah.