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
Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision
This complaint joins three other cases currently under investigation, including the case in which the baby died following the circumcision.
Mohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision
The mohel, who had performed thousands of circumcisions before, had received previous allegations of medical complications.
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.
Belgium’s only Jewish MP accused of ‘split loyalty’ after seeking US advice on circumcision ban
“You must make a legal provision to allow Jewish religious mohels to perform their duties here in Belgium. It’s done in all civilized countries as legal procedure,” the US Ambassador to Belgium wrote.
'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.
US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels
Bill White directed the demand toward Belgium's health minister. With few exceptions, Belgian law requires that circumcisions be performed by medical professionals.
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.
UK unlikely to classify circumcision as child abuse despite reports, Jewish leaders tell 'Post'
Jewish leaders told The Jerusalem Post that the guidance made it clear it was aimed at circumcision under inappropriate conditions, and not to classify it as child abuse.
Surgeon saves three-year-olds penis after botched barber-led circumcision
Experts stress that circumcisions should be treated as a surgery, with trained professionals and proper medical settings.
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.
