Circumcision

0 Jewish Law Culture

Chabad.org · 12 Sep

A bris, or brit milah, is the ritual circumcision ceremony observed in Judaism, traditionally taking place on the eighth day after a male child's birth.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ach! // Herr Höcke isn’t humbled

Avi Shafran in Ami · 11 Sep

The rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which recently achieved significant electoral victories in Saxony and Thuringia with around 30% of the vote, is stirring concerns across Germany and beyond.

0 Culture History

Moving to Berlin While Pregnant Made Me Face My Jewish Past

Sasha Vasilyuk in Kveller · 28 Aug

This reflective piece by a Jewish writer explores the emotional complexities of moving to Berlin while pregnant, set against the backdrop of her family's Holocaust history.

0 Communities Antisemitism

British rabbi jailed in Ireland on charges of performing circumcision without a medical license

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 2 Aug

British rabbi Jonathan Abraham was arrested in Ireland for performing circumcisions without a medical license, a practice allowed for Jewish mohels but not for non-Jews in Ireland.

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Hilarious video about the bris of a convert on Rosh Hashanah

RSchaechter in Forward · 18 Sep 2023

In this hilarious episode of YidLife Crisis, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion attend the bris of their friend Abdul, who is converting to Judaism on Rosh Hashanah.

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Trans Halakha

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 14 Sep 2023

The Trans Halakha Project, a queer and trans yeshiva initiative called SVARA, has released a series of teshuvot (answers to questions) about Jewish religious law pertaining to transgender individuals.

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New York’s New Untouchables

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

The author reflects on the discrimination faced by Orthodox Jews in New York City.

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The House of Love and Prayer

Tova Reich in Tablet · 7 Jul 2023

Rabbi Yidel Glatt, a strict follower of the Torah, died of starvation due to his extreme adherence to the laws of the Torah.

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Eight Days

Clayton Fox in Tablet · 18 Apr 2023

This poem, titled "Eight Days," tells the story of a woman in a ghetto during the Holocaust who gives birth to a baby boy.

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We plan to raise our son Jewish, but I’m opposed to circumcision for medical and moral reasons

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 23 Feb 2023

A Jewish couple is conflicted about whether to circumcise their son for medical and moral reasons.

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The Rules of Conversion

Richard Hidary in Tablet · 1 Jun 2022

The article discusses the rules of conversion to Judaism in biblical times and in the Talmudic period, highlighting the changes in the requirements and processes.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Circumspect About Circumcision

Bonjour Chai · 11 Nov 2021

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the contentious issue of Jewish circumcision, featuring insights from Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon of the organization Bruchim, which advocates for inclusivity for Jews who choose not to circumcise.

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These Jews want to normalize not circumcising — and they want synagogues to help

Forward · 14 Oct 2021

A new organization called Bruchim aims to normalize the decision not to circumcise Jewish boys and hopes that synagogues will be more welcoming for families who make this choice.

0 Culture Politics

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Ep. 172

Unorthodox · 7 Mar 2019

In this episode of Unorthodox, Christopher Noxon discusses the lessons from his book on the civil rights movement, and Bernard-Henri Lévy explores the theme of American leadership and its declining influence in his book.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Circumcision Episode: Ep. 171

Unorthodox · 28 Feb 2019

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the tradition of circumcision in Judaism, discussing its religious significance, historical context, and personal experiences with various experts and guests.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Circumcision Episode: Ep. 171

Unorthodox · 28 Feb 2019

In episode 171 of Unorthodox, the focus is on circumcision and the Jewish practice of brit milah, with discussions ranging from the biblical significance of the covenant to modern-day perspectives on the procedure.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Cardi B Got Me Through My Son’s Circumcision

Jay Deitcher in Tablet · 6 Sep 2018

The author reflects on their experience surrounding their son's circumcision, drawing parallels to the success and identity representation of Cardi B. They discuss their wife's nervousness as a black Jew-by-choice, their decision to have a traditional bris despite opposition, and the journey leading up to and following the circumcision.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

Are Jewish Parents Opting Out Of Circumcision?

Forward · 26 Jul 2017

Some Jewish parents are opting out of the traditional circumcision ritual known as bris, which dates back to the biblical story of Abraham.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

By Whose Blood Do We Live?

Jon Kelsen in Lehrhaus · 9 Apr 2017

The Midrash explores the significance of the four days of taking and watching over the paschal lamb before its sacrifice, linking it to the need for Israelites to engage in mitzvot.

0 Jewish Law Communities

2 Mohels Banned After Infants Contract Herpes in Circumcision Rite

Forward · 5 Aug 2014

In New York City, two mohels have been banned from performing the controversial circumcision rite known as metzitzah b'peh (MBP) after five infants were infected with herpes, a potentially fatal disease for newborns transmitted through direct oral suction.

0 Israel Jewish Law

The “Trials and Errors” Edition

Promised Podcast · 26 Dec 2013

In this text, Allison, Don, and Noah explore various topics, including the lenient sentence of an officer who assaulted a peace activist, a heartbreaking dispute over a three-year-old Ethiopian boy, and the potential decline in the consensus on circumcision for Jewish boys in Israel.

0 Jewish Law Antisemitism

The Child Was Circumcised

Robin Judd in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Nov 2012

The text discusses the historical and contemporary debates surrounding ritual circumcision, focusing on a recent legal case in Germany that led to a temporary ban on non-medical circumcisions.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

A Little off the Top: The Controversy About Circumcision

Forward · 2 Sep 2005

The text discusses the controversial topic of circumcision, focusing on the book "Marked in Your Flesh" by Leonard B. Glick.

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