Brit mila
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
After a shocking antisemitic rally, a 76-year-old man embraces Judaism, reconnects with family, and finds community.
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer - opinion
Haaretz’s claims on brit milah: Separating fact from misconception - opinion
Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film
Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film — shot almost entirely in black and white — is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.
A brit milah for two: Welcoming life, honoring the fallen - opinion
VALERY WAS more than just a comrade. He was brave. A rock in times of chaos. A man of quiet courage and deep conviction. Bobby often spoke of how Valery made him a better soldier and a better man.
A mohel in Nairobi: Discovering Jewish life in the heart of Africa - opinion
A mohel’s journey to Nairobi reveals a thriving yet fragile Jewish community, deep ties to Israel, and the challenge of sustaining Jewish life in Kenya.
Ukrainian Jewish man takes name Kfir Ariel in honor of Bibas brothers
The Ukrainian Jewish man took the name Kfir Ariel to honor the two child hostages murdered in Gaza captivity.
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.
