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Circumcision

Boys were routinely circumcised in the United States until very recently. There is no medical reason for routine circumcision, and there are many risks for having it done, including death. Read these informative articles about this controversial subject before making your decision.


Mothering Magazine Articles

Cutting Kids
Whose Decision Is It?
My Son: The Little Jew with a Foreskin
Protect Your Uncircumcised Son: Expert Medical Advice for Parents
The Case Against Circumcision

NOCIRC (National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers) Articles


If you do decide to circumcise your son, please consider using a Mohel to perform the procedure. A Mohel is a Rabbi trained in Jewish ritual circumcision, but they will also circumcise non-Jews. Mohels are much faster and better than medical doctors who perform circumcision. Most Mohels complete the circumcision in less than a minute, while many doctors take as long as 20-30 minutes. Circumcision is unnecessary, but if you do choose to circumcise your son, please do it the most humane way possible -- with a Mohel. The following links are about Mohels and Brit Milah (ritual circumcision).

Rabbi Raphael Malka
Advocating Circumcision Today (ACT)
Questions to Ask a Prospective Mohel