Brit mila
Steve Witkoff's grandson born on 15th anniversary of son Andrew's death
Andrew Witkoff died of an opioid overdose in 2011 at age 22. Steve Witkoff previously spoke about the loss at a conference on the opioid epidemic organized by Melania Trump.
For some Israelis, the war will never be over - opinion
The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion
To save brit milah, it's time to end a controversial circumcision practice - opinion
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.
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
After a shocking antisemitic rally, a 76-year-old man embraces Judaism, reconnects with family, and finds community.
'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.
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.
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.
Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film
Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film — shot almost entirely in black and white — is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.
A brit milah for two: Welcoming life, honoring the fallen - opinion
VALERY WAS more than just a comrade. He was brave. A rock in times of chaos. A man of quiet courage and deep conviction. Bobby often spoke of how Valery made him a better soldier and a better man.
A mohel in Nairobi: Discovering Jewish life in the heart of Africa - opinion
A mohel’s journey to Nairobi reveals a thriving yet fragile Jewish community, deep ties to Israel, and the challenge of sustaining Jewish life in Kenya.
