The European Jewish Association (EJA) has launched an urgent and coordinated campaign to defend Brit Milah following police raids and pending prosecutions of registered Jewish Mohalim in Antwerp, Belgium.
For the first time since the era of the Nazis, a rabbi has been arrested for performing circumcision in Ireland.
Flood of concerned comments from Winnipeg Federation and Jewish community lead to provincial medical body reversing proposal.
Lawmakers remove language banning nonmedical circumcision of boys from a bill on female genital mutilation.
Denmark’s Prime Minister opposes bill seeking to ban nonmedical circumcision, says “Danish Jews must continue to be part of Denmark”.
Danish parliament to debate bill that would ban non-medical circumcisions. 'There's a risk this could get passed.'
The Wiesenthal Centre alleges that an international campaign is attempting to ban the traditional Jewish circumcision ceremony.
Conference of European Rabbis responds to Swedish push to ban circumcision, says it represents 'request for Jews to leave Sweden.'
Leadership of Orthodox Union expresses deep concern over Swedish Centre Party’s vote to fight the non-medical circumcision of boys.
Conference of Presidents condemns Swedish political party which voted in favor of banning circumcision.
Swedish Center Party votes overwhelmingly to ban circumcision. Jewish leaders warn move 'would make Jewish life impossible.'
Swedish party submits motion calling for circumcision ban, calling circumcision 'an infringement of the child’s integrity.'
Path is now clear for nonbinding vote on a petition that calls for banning nonmedical circumcision of boys for humanitarian reasons.
Danish Health Minister Norby says government will have no hand in banning circumcision, emphasizes close contact with Jewish community.
Denmark is considering a ban on circumcision. That has some Jews thinking about leaving.
After securing necessary 50,000 signatures, proposal to outlaw child circumcision goes to parliament.
Interview with the head of Machon Shilo, Rabbi David Bar-Hayim
Petition to ban circumcision in Denmark nearing goal, would force parliament to vote on controversial proposal.
Following international backlash and criticism from judicial committee, Iceland's parliament cancels vote on controversial bill.
As Iceland's lawmakers mull controversial bill to jail parents for circumcising their children, judicial committee pushes to nix proposal.
Foreign Ministry in Iceland announces opposition to proposed legislation against circumcision.
European rabbis compare proposed circumcision ban in Iceland to similar law passed by Nazi Germany.
'For the first time since we launched the campaign against the Icelandic law, media outlets are coming out against it.'
Senior Republican and Democrat congressmen team up to take on Iceland's proposed ban on circumcision.
Five hundred Icelandic physicians back bill to ban non-medical circumcision.
Danish petition appears likely to force vote on banning circumcision.
Scandinavian Jewish leaders warn Iceland that legislation banning nonmedical circumcision will prevent Jewish community life in the country.
Members of left-wing party call for ban on circumcision under 18.
'This is an anti-Jewish decision.' Norwegian Progressive Party introduces bill to ban circumcision for all males under 16.
The Danish Medical Association is for banning performing circumcision until people are 18 and can decide for themselves to circumcise.
Thanks to joint Jewish-Muslim rallying, European Council has decided not to recommend a ban on circumcision.
Danish Parliament will debate whether to ban circumcision. Former health minister has already expressed support for possible new law.
The Knesset is gearing up into action to battle European efforts to ban Jewish ritual circumcision (brit milah) with a film it produced
Ex-MK has sarcastic response to European decision on circumcision. ‘The council has finally recognized the biggest threat to children.’
Israeli President asks Secretary General of 47 member state body for his intervention on recent call on circumcision ban.
Israel has described a Council of Europe (PACE) resolution against circumcision as a "moral stain" that will foster hatred across Europe.
The European Council calls circumcision of children a violation of human rights, calls for legal ban until age 15.
