Circumcision ban

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

Jewish leaders told The Jerusalem Post that the guidance made it clear it was aimed at circumcision under inappropriate conditions, and not to classify it as child abuse.

 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.
 Belgian police in Antwerp

Belgian police raid houses of mohalim, seize circumcision tools

A ‘MOHEL’ holds a scalpel as he performs a circumcision

British rabbi arrested in Ireland for performing illegal non-Jewish circumcision

 Pop singer, Pink

WATCH: Jewish pop icon Pink confronts anti-circumcision protester


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,”

Relatives look at a baby after his circumcision in Jerusalem September 24, 2012.

As I See It: The cutting edge of secular illiberalism

Echoing the bigotry of centuries, secularism has become the tyranny of the modern age.

PREPARING FOR a circumcision.

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.”

A general view of Reykjavik, Iceland

Church leaders blast Iceland’s anti-circumcision bill

This would make Jews and Muslims "criminals," bishop says.

A general view of Reykjavik, Iceland

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.

Relatives look at a baby after his circumcision in Jerusalem September 24, 2012.

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.

A rabbi holds an eight-day-old baby during a circumcision ceremony in Brussels, August 20, 2009.

European committee of ministers backs circumcision

Decision elicits praise for repudiating PACE resolution equating the Jewish practice to mutilation.

Baby undergoes circumcision R 370

UN official says circumcision protected by freedom of religion

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

Baby undergoes circumcision R 370