Circumcision
Danish Committee Goes Forth With Draft Resolution Calling To Ban Circumcision
The petition describes circumcision as a form of abuse and corporal punishment, equating it with female genital mutilation.
Circumcising Babies Increases Risk Of Cot Death, According To Study
Researchers wrote their research is “reminiscent of the Jewish myth of Lilith, the killer of infant males.”
Norwegian Hospitals Refuse To Circumcise Boys Younger Than 3 Years Old
In Judaism, circumcision is performed on 8-day-old boys. In Islam, the procedure typically occurs later in infancy.
Denmark Debates Banning Circumcision, Spurring Jews To Consider Leaving
Denmark is set to become the first European Union country to vote to prohibit circumcision, spurring many Jews to consider emigrating.
I Circumcised Myself — And Lived To Tell The Tale
On the one hand, I was proud of myself. On the other hand, I was just a little bit worried about the medical consequences of my improvised bris.
Danish Ruling Party Risks Split Over Looming Vote To Ban Circumcision
Several members of parliament said that they would ignore party leaders and vote to ban non-medical circumcision.
When Kimba Wood, The Judge On Michael Cohen’s Case, Celebrated A Circumcision
The judge once gave a defense attorney the day off from court to attend his grandson’s bris.
Iceland Welcomes First Rabbi — As It Considers Ban On Circumcision
A bearded man wearing a black hat dips eating utensils into the icy water while hissing from pain induced by the bitter cold.
Politician Behind Iceland Circumcision Ban Bill Admits She Didn’t Consult Jews
“I didn’t think it was necessary to consult,” said Silja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir of the Progressive Party. “I don’t see it as a religious matter.”
Why Does Scandinavia Want To Ban Circumcision And Kosher Slaughter?
“Essentially it’s about animal rights and children’s autonomy that are perceived as more important than religious freedom.”
