![]() Wiesenthal Center slams international campaign to ban circumcisionThe Wiesenthal Centre alleges that an international campaign is attempting to ban the traditional Jewish circumcision ceremony.![]() 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.'![]() OU condemns Swedish party's proposed circumcision banLeadership of Orthodox Union expresses deep concern over Swedish Centre Party’s vote to fight the non-medical circumcision of boys.![]() Jewish leaders appalled by Swedish anti-circumcision legislationConference of Presidents condemns Swedish political party which voted in favor of banning circumcision.![]() 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.'![]() Sweden to enact circumcision ban?Swedish party submits motion calling for circumcision ban, calling circumcision 'an infringement of the child’s integrity.'![]() Danish committee OKs draft call to ban circumcisionPath is now clear for nonbinding vote on a petition that calls for banning nonmedical circumcision of boys for humanitarian reasons.![]() Denmark won't ban circumcisionDanish Health Minister Norby says government will have no hand in banning circumcision, emphasizes close contact with Jewish community.![]() Some Danish Jews feel Denmark doesn't want them to belongDenmark is considering a ban on circumcision. That has some Jews thinking about leaving.![]() Danish circumcision ban to go to parliamentAfter securing necessary 50,000 signatures, proposal to outlaw child circumcision goes to parliament.![]() Banning circumcision and the decline of the WestInterview with the head of Machon Shilo, Rabbi David Bar-Hayim![]() 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.![]() Iceland Foreign Ministry opposes Circumcision LawForeign Ministry in Iceland announces opposition to proposed legislation against circumcision.![]() 'Jews not welcome in Iceland'European rabbis compare proposed circumcision ban in Iceland to similar law passed by Nazi Germany.![]() Iceland circumcision debate: 'Adopt European model''For the first time since we launched the campaign against the Icelandic law, media outlets are coming out against it.'![]() 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.![]() Icelandic physicians back bill to outlaw circumcisionFive hundred Icelandic physicians back bill to ban non-medical circumcision.![]() Danish petition to force vote on banning circumcision?Danish petition appears likely to force vote on banning circumcision.![]() 'Brit Milah ban will ensure no Jewish community is established'Scandinavian Jewish leaders warn Iceland that legislation banning nonmedical circumcision will prevent Jewish community life in the country.![]() Dutch party distances from members’ call for circumcision banMembers of left-wing party call for ban on circumcision under 18.![]() Norway to ban circumcision?'This is an anti-Jewish decision.' Norwegian Progressive Party introduces bill to ban circumcision for all males under 16.![]() Denmark may ban circumcision under the age of 18The Danish Medical Association is for banning performing circumcision until people are 18 and can decide for themselves to circumcise.![]() Europe Overrules Recommended Circumcision BanThanks to joint Jewish-Muslim rallying, European Council has decided not to recommend a ban on circumcision.![]() Danish Parliament to Debate on CircumcisionDanish Parliament will debate whether to ban circumcision. Former health minister has already expressed support for possible new law.![]() Knesset Film to Battle EU Brit Milah BansThe Knesset is gearing up into action to battle European efforts to ban Jewish ritual circumcision (brit milah) with a film it produced![]() Eldad: Circumcision – That’s the ThreatEx-MK has sarcastic response to European decision on circumcision. ‘The council has finally recognized the biggest threat to children.’![]() Peres Protests European Resolution on CircumcisionIsraeli President asks Secretary General of 47 member state body for his intervention on recent call on circumcision ban.![]() Israel Calls to Rescind Anti CircumcisionIsrael has described a Council of Europe (PACE) resolution against circumcision as a "moral stain" that will foster hatred across Europe.![]() European Council Calls for Circumcision BanThe European Council calls circumcision of children a violation of human rights, calls for legal ban until age 15. |