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
A scientific perspective on ‘A New York circumcision controversy’
The Court of Appeals has reaffirmed that the First Amendment’s guarantee of a person’s right to free exercise of religion is entitled to the very highest level of constitutional protection.
Analysis: New York circumcision controversy emblematic of longtime Orthodox ideological split
Metzitzah b’peh (MBP)is a source of controversy within the Orthodox community, with more modern elements rejecting the ancient practice.
Federal court calls for review of NY circumcision law
New York City health ordinance requiring express parental consent before the practice of oral suction of a circumcision incision can take place to be reviewed.
Study links circumcision, lower rates of prostate cancer
New Canadian study finds men who had been circumcised had lower rates of prostate cancer than those who had not.
'Sicarii Essenes', 'Those of the Circumcision,' and Qumran
European committee of ministers backs circumcision
Decision elicits praise for repudiating PACE resolution equating the Jewish practice to mutilation.
Study: Circumcision comparable to vaccination
Team of researchers are recommending circumcising males to avoid diseases, saying 1/2 uncircumcised males contract medical conditions.
Russian Chief Rabbi calls circumcision opponents anti-Semites
"I think that they dress it up in nice clothing but sadly what they are trying to do is again take away Judaism from the Jews."
UN official says circumcision protected by freedom of religion
Heiner Bielefeldt gives boost to Jewish organizations battling to protect ancient ritual.
AG: Family court, not rabbinical court, should decide on circumcision
Weinstein says family court would order circumcision if found to be in the best interest of the child.
