Circumcision
Brussels-based center trains mohelim as Belgium circumcision debate intensifies
The newly established Center of Excellence for Religious Male Circumcision (CERM) comes against the backdrop of growing legal and political challenges to Jewish religious circumcision across Europe.
Belgium's ban on ritual circumcision is the same as making Jews second-class citizens - editorial
Belgium indicts two mohels, citing sufficient evidence of 'bodily harm with premeditation'
Case against mohel suspected of causing baby's death reinforced after three doctors testify
Finding religious tolerance during a Croatia circumcision - opinion
I realized that he was not the only one willing to put aside his own needs for those in his community.
These Jews want to normalize not circumcising with their synagogue's help
Bruchim is a new organization that advocates for Jewish families that don't want to circumcise their sons.
Was Jewish circumcision mistakenly banned by Manitoba's medical regulator?
A new standard of practice drafted last month by CPSM prevented Jewish circumcisions from being done at a synagogue or at home, as is tradition.
Sweden probes mohel for not using anesthesia when circumcising babies
In Sweden, the law allows non-medical circumcision of boys but requires the presence of licensed medical personnel. Therefore, mohels in Sweden tend to be physicians as well.
Lucy Aharish, Tsahi Halevi give circumcision to new baby Adam
Anything to do with religion is potentially a minefield for the glamorous couple because Aharish is Muslim and Halevi is Jewish.
Why do Jews circumcise?
Throughout Jewish history, circumcision signifies the covenant between the Jewish people and God.
Danish PM opposes bill banning circumcision, cites her promise to Jews
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Frederiksen on Saturday for opposing the bill, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
Parents refuse surgery for baby after circumcision gone wrong
The baby was brought to the pediatric emergency room at Ziv Medical Center in Safed with extreme bleeding.
The 92-year-old ongoing story of a ‘brissing gown’
In future generations, seven grandsons, and 10 great-grandsons would also have their brit in the gown.
New York police chaplain, Alvin Kass, 84, mugged during daily walk
Kass, 84, was walking at 5:45 a.m. when he was approached by an individual who told the rabbi that he was hungry and needed food.