Circumcision
Belgium indicts two mohels, citing sufficient evidence of 'bodily harm with premeditation'
The two men involved will appear before the pre-trial chamber on 18 June, behind closed doors. The pre-trial chamber will then decide whether to refer the case to the criminal court.
Case against mohel suspected of causing baby's death reinforced after three doctors testify
Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision
Mohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision
Denmark's chief rabbi allays concerns about circumcision ban
After reports started circulating, claiming that the Danish Medical Association was pushing for legislation against the practice on anyone under the age of 18, Denmark chief rabbi fights back.
Two recent cases herpes in babies following Brit Milah
The infections are believed to be the result of circumcisions in which the “metzitzah ba’peh” procedure was used, whereby the mohel, or circumciser, uses his mouth to suction blood off the penis.
New York ceases regulating controversial circumcision practice
The board indicated that it believed that previous efforts at regulation were ineffective.
Israel can prevent it
Chief Rabbinate opens new circumcision service
The move comes against a background of several high profile struggles against the chief rabbinate by different groups who have sought to establish alternatives to the chief rabbinate's services.
German hospital working to deter parents from circumcising
Hospital spokesman says “we respect the religious grounds of families asking for circumcision, and we don’t actively want to convince them to desist.”
Amsterdam and the Marrano Exodus
US Center for Disease Control says benefits of male circumcision outweigh risks
Male circumcision could help decrease the risk of contracting HIV and several other sexually transmitted infections.
A scientific perspective on ‘A New York circumcision controversy’
The Court of Appeals has reaffirmed that the First Amendment’s guarantee of a person’s right to free exercise of religion is entitled to the very highest level of constitutional protection.
Analysis: New York circumcision controversy emblematic of longtime Orthodox ideological split
Metzitzah b’peh (MBP)is a source of controversy within the Orthodox community, with more modern elements rejecting the ancient practice.