Circumcision

'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview

The conversation came amid rumours that Belgium may look to ban circumcision, which reignited after a public argument between the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Deputy PM Maxime Prévot.

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People stroll through the Grand Place (Grote Markt) near the Brabo Fountain in Antwerp, Belgium November 7, 2025.

US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels

A Spanish flag flutters in the air as the capital of Spain is seen from the observatory deck of Madrid's city hall August 7, 2013.

I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer - opinion

 Demonstrators hold Israeli and British flags outside the Law Courts, during a march against antisemitism, after an increase in the UK, during a temporary truce between the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel, in London, Britain November 26, 2023.

UK unlikely to classify circumcision as child abuse despite reports, Jewish leaders tell 'Post'


UN official says circumcision protected by freedom of religion

Heiner Bielefeldt gives boost to Jewish organizations battling to protect ancient ritual.

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AG: Family court, not rabbinical court, should decide on circumcision

Weinstein says family court would order circumcision if found to be in the best interest of the child.

Rabbi holds boy for circumcision

Mother petitions court decision ordering her to follow father’s request to circumcise son

After hearing, mother says "social pressure is no reason to force cutting my son’s body, as he was naturally created."

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Knesset airs pro-circumcision film at PACE

Knesset-produced film is meant to combat a Parliamentary Assembly of the Congress of Europe resolution seeking to limit ritual circumcision.

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Faut-il imposer la circoncision ?

Une Israélienne, condamnée par un tribunal rabbinique pour avoir refusé de circoncire son fils, attend actuellement la décision en appel de la cour suprême rabbinique. Enquête.

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The indefensible attack on circumcision

That democratic societies in the 21st century should attempt via legal means to outlaw this procedure is a travesty on justice, ethics and humanity.

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Circumcision – defending the indefensible

By screening my TV documentary 'It’s a Boy!' for European parliamentarians I aim to help shore up their commitment to protection of children’s right to physical integrity.

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Knesset producing film to fight anti-circumcision laws

PACE secretary-general calls motion limiting minority rights dangerous; MK Shai plans to screen pro-circumcision short in PACE committee meeting.

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Was a Brit Mila the only thing stopping McCain from becoming a Jew?

According to 'New York Times' article, McCain quipped he would convert to Judaism - until ex-Senator Lieberman brought up circumcision.

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Swedish county eying ban on circumcision

Blekinge County commissioner opposes nonmedical circumcision because minors "have no possibility to say no to the surgery."

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