Brit mila
The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion
As Europe scrutinizes brit milah, Jewish communities must defend religious freedom without surrendering tradition.
To save brit milah, it's time to end a controversial circumcision practice - opinion
Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision
Mohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision
Infant hospitalized with herpes after circumcision involving direct oral suction
A two-week-old baby was hospitalized at Wolfson after contracting herpes during a circumcision involving direct oral suction.
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
After a shocking antisemitic rally, a 76-year-old man embraces Judaism, reconnects with family, and finds community.
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
The conversation came amid rumours that Belgium may look to ban circumcision, which reignited after a public argument between the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Deputy PM Maxime Prévot.
I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer - opinion
No matter how unjustly countries treat Israel and their local Jewish populations, we traveling mohalim must make the journey to ensure our most sacred tradition continues, even on the hardest days.
Haaretz’s claims on brit milah: Separating fact from misconception - opinion
That this family continues to have a strong connection to our nation, history, and customs speaks to how brit milah – unchanged itself across millennia – continues to preserve the Jewish people.
Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film
Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film — shot almost entirely in black and white — is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.
A brit milah for two: Welcoming life, honoring the fallen - opinion
VALERY WAS more than just a comrade. He was brave. A rock in times of chaos. A man of quiet courage and deep conviction. Bobby often spoke of how Valery made him a better soldier and a better man.
A mohel in Nairobi: Discovering Jewish life in the heart of Africa - opinion
A mohel’s journey to Nairobi reveals a thriving yet fragile Jewish community, deep ties to Israel, and the challenge of sustaining Jewish life in Kenya.
Ukrainian Jewish man takes name Kfir Ariel in honor of Bibas brothers
The Ukrainian Jewish man took the name Kfir Ariel to honor the two child hostages murdered in Gaza captivity.
Brit milah for nephew of fallen soldier held at Valor Forum Knesset encampment
The baby, named Eitan Israel, is the nephew of Staff-Sergeant-Major (res.) Gilad Elmaliach, age 30, was killed in southern Lebanon on October 26.
