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.

A ‘MOHEL’ holds a scalpel as he performs a circumcision
 The Sylvan Adams Children’s Hospital at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon.

Infant hospitalized with herpes after circumcision involving direct oral suction

Michael Freilich.

Belgium’s only Jewish MP accused of ‘split loyalty’ after seeking US advice on circumcision ban

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace

'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview


False, antisemitic info on circumcision dropped from online course

A dental assistant from the UK was asked to attend an online course, where she was surprised to be exposed to antisemitic and false content.

 Antisemitic and false information in an online dental course.

Circumcision: The history, health benefits, pros and cons - explainer

Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures in the world and holds an important place in Judaism as the brit mila. Here's everything you should know.

A man prepares the items needed for a circumcision.

Israeli baby requires complex surgery after circumcision gone wrong

The baby required long and complex surgery performed by three surgeons to treat the circumcision damage, but it is unclear if it was successful.

A ‘MOHEL’ holds a scalpel as he performs a circumcision

Parasha picture: Covenant, circumcision and the future

“On the eighth day the flesh of the foreskin shall be circumcised” (Leviticus 12:3)

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Welcome to the world, baby boy

There is something about a newborn that is hard to resist. Even more when that newborn is your first grandson and your daughter and son-in-law’s first child.

 THE BABY’S name is Ilai Ze’ev.

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.

THE WRITER performs a circumcision.

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.

 RABBI YEHUDA MATUSOF holds his eight-day-old grandson during a circumcision ceremony in Brussels. The book discusses circumcision and a wide variety of other practices and attitudes toward the Jewish body.

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.

A rabbi holds an eight-day-old baby during a circumcision ceremony in Brussels, August 20, 2009.

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.

A rabbi holds an eight-day-old baby during a circumcision ceremony in Brussels, August 20, 2009.

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.

Actor Tzachi Halevy and TV anchor Lucy Aharish at their wedding, October 10, 2018