Circumcision ban
CAM calls charges against Mohels in Belgium a witch-hunt, designed to make Jewish life impossible
US Ambassador White tweeted, “Anti-Semitism is unacceptable in any form and it must be rooted out of our society. And I call upon all of Belgium to do a much better job on this subject."
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
UK unlikely to classify circumcision as child abuse despite reports, Jewish leaders tell 'Post'
Belgian police raid houses of mohalim, seize circumcision tools
Holland’s circumcision pros are breaking the law, Health Ministry says
“It is not correct that anyone may perform circumcision because circumcision is a religious freedom or because they are proficient in it,” the spokesperson said.
Rabbis to the rescue: the fight against Iceland’s circumcision ban
Conference of European Rabbis President Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt told The Jerusalem Post that his organization used a three-pronged approach to try to combat Iceland’s move.
US Jewish organizations urge Iceland to nix bill banning male circumcision
"If passed, the Icelandic measure would create insurmountable challenges for Jews and Muslims living there,”
As I See It: The cutting edge of secular illiberalism
Echoing the bigotry of centuries, secularism has become the tyranny of the modern age.
Fundamentally Freund: Iceland's declaration of war on Judaism
Iceland’s authorities might as well hang a large sign in the arrivals terminal at Reykjavik airport saying, “No Jews or Muslims allowed.”
Church leaders blast Iceland’s anti-circumcision bill
This would make Jews and Muslims "criminals," bishop says.
Bill to ban circumcision introduced in Iceland’s parliament
The measure cites the prohibition of female genital mutilation in 2005, arguing a similar prohibition is necessary for males.
Analysis: New York circumcision controversy emblematic of longtime Orthodox ideological split
Metzitzah b’peh (MBP)is a source of controversy within the Orthodox community, with more modern elements rejecting the ancient practice.
European committee of ministers backs circumcision
Decision elicits praise for repudiating PACE resolution equating the Jewish practice to mutilation.
UN official says circumcision protected by freedom of religion
Heiner Bielefeldt gives boost to Jewish organizations battling to protect ancient ritual.