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
Belgium’s only Jewish MP accused of ‘split loyalty’ after seeking US advice on circumcision ban
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
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.
Mother petitions court decision ordering her to follow father’s request to circumcise son
After hearing, mother says "social pressure is no reason to force cutting my son’s body, as he was naturally created."
Knesset airs pro-circumcision film at PACE
Knesset-produced film is meant to combat a Parliamentary Assembly of the Congress of Europe resolution seeking to limit ritual circumcision.
Faut-il imposer la circoncision ?
Une Israélienne, condamnée par un tribunal rabbinique pour avoir refusé de circoncire son fils, attend actuellement la décision en appel de la cour suprême rabbinique. Enquête.
The indefensible attack on circumcision
That democratic societies in the 21st century should attempt via legal means to outlaw this procedure is a travesty on justice, ethics and humanity.
Circumcision – defending the indefensible
By screening my TV documentary 'It’s a Boy!' for European parliamentarians I aim to help shore up their commitment to protection of children’s right to physical integrity.