97% of the Jewish public answered in the affirmative to the question "will you circumcise your son?" in a survey conducted by Gesher/Ynet. 78% said the reason for their stance on the issue was religious, while 13% cited health considerations. 9% said they did not want the boy to feel different and be ashamed, or that they would opt for the bris because "everybody does it."
69% of the Jewish public prefer a certified mohel to a doctor.
The survey was conducted among a representative sample of the Hebrew speaking adult Jewish Israeli population.
69% of the Jewish public prefer a certified mohel to a doctor.
The survey was conducted among a representative sample of the Hebrew speaking adult Jewish Israeli population.