Brit mila
For some Israelis, the war will never be over - opinion
Sitting there, watching Avigayil, one could not escape the thought: What would she give for one more ordinary moment? One more conversation. One more cup of coffee. But time is not guaranteed.
The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion
To save brit milah, it's time to end a controversial circumcision practice - opinion
Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision
Brit milah for nephew of fallen soldier held at Valor Forum Knesset encampment
The baby, named Eitan Israel, is the nephew of Staff-Sergeant-Major (res.) Gilad Elmaliach, age 30, was killed in southern Lebanon on October 26.
I realized the depth of my Israeli trauma after rocket exploded while circumcising a baby - opinion
My emotional tank is at an all-time low. The day marked a year of persistent stress that isn’t over. We’ve had no distance from the tragedy that we’re all still living through.
The arrest of a mohel in Ireland has shaken me to my core - opinion
This is the first time a rabbi has been arrested for performing circumcision since the time of the Nazis.
Looking back on Orthodox Jewish cantor and actor Phil Sherman - opinion
My connection with Phil began as my career as a mohel was just getting started. My in-laws knew him and thought I might be interested in shadowing him for a day.
Circumcision is a human right and a continuation of legacy - opinion
Contrary to viewing it as an infringement on a child’s human rights, circumcision can be seen as a human right itself, especially within specific cultural contexts.
Circumcision: The history, health benefits, pros and cons - explainer
Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures in the world and holds an important place in Judaism as the brit mila. Here's everything you should know.
Israeli baby requires complex surgery after circumcision gone wrong
The baby required long and complex surgery performed by three surgeons to treat the circumcision damage, but it is unclear if it was successful.
United Nations presents follow-up to unprecedented report on combatting antisemitism
The new report, which outlines in detail how nations can combat antisemitism, is a follow-up to a historic report from 2019.
Holocaust survivor holds great-grandson at brit milah during Remembrance siren
Holocaust survivor Rabbi Natan Weinberg, 90, held his great-grandson during his brit milah right as the Holocaust Remembrance Day siren sounded throughout Israel.
First brit milah celebrated at Polish Chabad center for Ukrainian refugees
Chabad of Poland has been doing everything to help the massive wave of Ukrainian refugees, from providing kosher meals to even conducting brit milot. But now it needs your support.
