Circumcision Jewish groups seek brit milah guarantees after CPS says some circumcisions could be ‘child abuse’The public prosecution service has promised to consult with communities before finalising guidance aimed at unsafe proceduresBy Simon Rocker2 min read
By Rabbi Hayim LeiterThe actions of a short-sighted few are endangering the practice of brit milahIf, outside Israel, the law is that a bris must be performed by a medical professional, then they are the only ones who can do it.3 min read
BelgiumBelgian police raid mohelim’s homes over circumcision complaintThe raids follow a police complaint against six circumcisers in Antwerp over the alleged use of a controversial traditional techniqueBy JC Reporter2 min read
Brit milahA cutting question: why do we circumcise our sons?A new book explores the significance of the covenantal inititation riteBy Rabbi Elihu Gevirtz3 min read
IrelandRabbi arrested in Ireland over ‘illegal’ circumcision granted bailRabbi Jonathan Abraham, 47, has been detained for over three weeksBy Felix Pope2 min read
IrelandLondon rabbi arrested in Ireland over ‘illegal’ circumcision of non-Jewish babiesJonathan Abraham was arrested at a property in Dublin with a scalpel in handBy Felix Pope2 min read
Circumcision 'Oldest man since Abraham' circumcised by Chabad in Canada96-year-old Armin Konn was born in Ukraine in a Jewish home, but never underwent the procedureBy Daniel Ben-David1 min read
Why are male members of the royal family circumcised by a mohel?Prince Harry's new memoir confirms he was circumcised, but has it always been a regal rite of passage?By Georgia L Gilholy2 min read||January 10, 2023 16:51
