brit b’li milah

Circumcising conversion candidates – ‘the most unkindest cut of all’ [2019]

Babies & Brit Shalom Ceremonies, Life Cycle /

My first article on the topic of circumcision was in 2011, and called: “If male, is he circumcised?” Covenant, community, compassion and conscience Jewish boys and the choice not to circumcise Even though circumcision is not a halachic criterion for establishing Jewish status for a boy, there is a strong and widespread religious and social […]

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Celebrating Brit Shalom (book by Moss & Wald)

Babies & Brit Shalom Ceremonies, Life Cycle, Liturgy / Siddur, Notes on books /

There are many websites, resources, and articles, by noted medical experts, rabbis and authorities on Jewish tradition and halachah (law) that set out the arguments both against brit milah (the circumcision ritual for Jewish boys), and for alternative welcoming, naming and covenant ceremonies (such as brit shalom) that do not involve cutting or drawing of blood. You will find a number of useful resources

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