News for Circumcision Denmark's PM opposes circumcision banDenmark’s Prime Minister opposes bill seeking to ban nonmedical circumcision, says “Danish Jews must continue to be part of Denmark”. Parents pull baby from emergency room after botched circumcisionBaby who suffered from dangerous bleeding after botched circumcision taken to emergency room - only to be taken away by his parents.Will Denmark ban circumcision?Danish parliament to debate bill that would ban non-medical circumcisions. 'There's a risk this could get passed.' Russia has a full-time surgeon whose only job is circumcising Jewish menWhile most mohels work primarily with 8-day-old infants, this surgeon in Russia performs circumcisions on 10 Jewish men every week. When new mom can't organize circumcision, hospital steps inHadassah hospital staff volunteer, raise funds, bring professional and refreshments. Rabbis: Push to ban circumcision shows 'lack of tolerance'Conference of European Rabbis responds to Swedish push to ban circumcision, says it represents 'request for Jews to leave Sweden.' A Swedish political party says it will fight to ban circumcisionSwedish Center Party votes overwhelmingly to ban circumcision. Jewish leaders warn move 'would make Jewish life impossible.' Netanyahu's visit to Ukraine inspires Jew to be circumcisedRead the story of the Ukrainian Jew who was so moved by Netanyahu's visit, he underwent circumcision and named himself after Yoni Netanyahu. Feiglin won't renounce anti-circumcision comicZehut chair addresses fact that provocative comic remains in party. 'Thanks to him, 99% of Israelis who circumcise know they do by choice.' 2020 Democratic candidate takes stand against circumcisionBusinessman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang takes aim at circumcision - but says parents should have right to choose. Sweden to enact circumcision ban?Swedish party submits motion calling for circumcision ban, calling circumcision 'an infringement of the child’s integrity.'Denmark faces vote on circumcision banPetition to ban circumcision in Denmark nearing goal, would force parliament to vote on controversial proposal.Iceland drops proposed circumcision banFollowing international backlash and criticism from judicial committee, Iceland's parliament cancels vote on controversial bill.Iceland parliament committee opposes bill to ban circumcisionAs Iceland's lawmakers mull controversial bill to jail parents for circumcising their children, judicial committee pushes to nix proposal. 'Jews not welcome in Iceland'European rabbis compare proposed circumcision ban in Iceland to similar law passed by Nazi Germany. US lawmakers urge Iceland to back down on circumcision banSenior Republican and Democrat congressmen team up to take on Iceland's proposed ban on circumcision. Iceland to ban circumcision?European Jews fear ban being promoted in Iceland's legislature could lead to similar bans across the continent. 'Jewish terrorist' Jack Teitel requests furlough for son's bris45-year-old Jack Teitel, convicted of two counts of murder and several attempted murders, requests leave to attend son's circumcision. Survey: 98% of Jewish baby boys in Israel are circumcisedNew survey shows most parents care about mohel's qualifications and experience, and will likely use the same mohel for their next son. Salomon family celebrates Brit MilahChild named for grandfather murdered in brutal terrorist attack last week. Joy amid sorrow: PM celebrates circumcision with Salomon familyPrime Minister Netanyahu visits relatives of three Israelis slaughtered in Halamish as they mourn loss - and celebrate new life.'No circumcision ban on my watch'Leader of Norwegian Progress party informs Jewish leaders that ban on male circumcision is no longer on party's agenda. Grandson's circumcision held at grandfather's murder sceneGrandson born on grandfather Avraham Hasno's birthday, who was brutally murdered, was brought this morning in the covenant of Abraham. Norwegian paper publishes anti-Semitic cartoonNorwegian paper’s cartoon suggests circumcision akin to pedophilia, insanity.Williamsburg families won't identify mohels after babies herpesFamilies of 4 babies who contracted herpes refuse to give names after Health Dept. seeks to investigate the mohels.NYC to ban mohels if children they treated found to have herpesNYC health dept. says it will now ban mohels automatically if child has herpes- without testing the source of the infection. Experts: Male circumcision helps prevent all HIV variantsResearchers find circumcision helps prevent all strains of HIV, not just HIV-1. Denmark Chief Rabbi: Doctors did not call to ban circumcisionArutz Sheva exclusive: Chief of rabbi of Denmark calls claim that medical association called for circumcision ban totally false.Denmark's chief rabbi: No legal ban on circumcisionRabbi Yair Melchior clarifies that the Danish Medical Association didn't recommend a legal ban on circumcision before age 18. Father kidnaps baby minutes before circumcisionFormerly religious father runs off with newborn son moments before circumcision where Rabbi Kanievsky was set to serve as 'sandak'. Baby named for hero who tackled terrorists unarmedDespite having never met, the Schmerler family decided to name their newborn son after terror victim Tuvia Yanai Weissman. US protects shechita and brit religious freedomsHouse of Representatives passes bill protecting the Jewish right to perform circumcisions and ritual slaughter. House passes bill protecting circumcisionBill broadens definition of 'violations of religious freedom' to include bris milah, shechita - and atheism. Europe Overrules Recommended Circumcision BanThanks to joint Jewish-Muslim rallying, European Council has decided not to recommend a ban on circumcision. Chief Rabbi Slams Ruling Favoring Brit-Refuser MomPresident of of the Great Rabbinical Court, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, says secular courts are eroding religious courts' authority.High Court Allows Mother to Refuse Son's BritIn precedent-setting ruling, Court says Rabbinical Court can't force circumcision if one parent objects. Turkish Gov. Resigns over 'Ottoman Circumcision'Watch lavish Muslim circumcision for 'Ottoman prince' son of Turkish governor in sultan's tomb. Rabbinic Court Cannot Decide on CircumcisionA rabbinic court overstepped its bounds when it ruled in parents’ circumcision battle, Attorney General says. Bennett: Haaretz is Anti-JewishEconomics Minister Naftali Bennett attacked the Haaretz newspaper, saying that it published only negative reports about JudaismNorway FM Assures Circumcision Ban Will Not HappenFM Brende reassures Simon Wiesenthal Center, which is concerned over a proposed ban on ritual circumcision. Moving Brit Milah on the Ruins of HomeshLimor Har Melech, who lost her husband in a 2003 terror attack and remarried, had her baby circumcised on the ruins of Homesh. Rabbi: Norway's Brit Ban is Jewish ExclusionRabbi Margolin, General Director of EJA, calls Norway's proposed circumcision ban nothing more than 'Jewish exclusion.'Politician in Quebec Calls to Ban CircumcisionLeading candidate of the Quebec Separatist Party calls to remove the word 'Jewish' from the Jewish Hospital of Montreal, ban circumcision. Europe: There's Nothing Illegal About CircumcisionCouncil of Europe head responds to President Shimon Peres's letter, assures him there's no law banning male circumcision.European Council Calls for Circumcision BanThe European Council calls circumcision of children a violation of human rights, calls for legal ban until age 15. Baby Dies after Post-Brit ComplicationsDoctors tells Rabbinate that the complications resulted from a preexisting condition.Norwegian Cartoon: Circumcision Demonic RitualJewish group considers taking legal action over a cartoon in a Norwegian paper that depicts circumcision as a bloodthirsty ritual.Berlin Rabbi Investigated for 'Metzitzah'Berlin's Chabad rabbi investigated for metzitzah b’peh ritual during his son's circumcision. RCE: We fully support him.German Court Drops Charges Against MohelA German court on Thursday dismissed all charges against a rabbi for his role in the circumcision of a Jewish infant.New York Court Upholds 'Metzizah' InjunctionNew York City court approves directive that consent form must be signed before “metzizah be'peh” stage of the Jewish bris is performed.German Candidate Sanctioned for 'Milah' RemarksGerman party urged to withdraw candidate from state election after he used expletive language to describe Jews who practice circumcision.German Ruling 'Milestone' in Religious FreedomJewish groups have praised the decision by the German Parliament to allow religious circumcision. Merkel: Respecting Circumcision is FundamentalChancellor Angela Merkel seeks to ease the concerns of Germany's Jews over a disputed ruling against circumcision. Sandy Postpones 'Metziaza Be'Peh' HearingManhattan court postpones hearing against new requirement that parents sign a consent form before brit procedure. New York City Sued Over Circumcision LawsA new lawsuit is brought against the city of NYC against the banning of metzitza b'pe. German Cabinet Agrees to Protect CircumcisionThe German cabinet has agreed to make sure religious circumcision remains legal following a court ruling earlier this year banning it.Proposed German Law Okays Ritual CircumcisionA new proposed German law is set to approve ritual circumcision, hopefully ending the threat to the custom practiced by Jews and Muslims. |
