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Circumcision
Rabbi Menachem Margolin
May 27, 2026, 11:02 am
Jewish leaders say Belgium’s prosecution of circumcision is antisemitic
Two Jewish men may be charged with assault and performing illegal circumcisions because they lacked licensed medical credentials
By Shira Li Bartov (JTA)
U.S. Envoy Slams Belgium Over Mohel Probe Twitter/X
February 17, 2026, 10:53 am
US ambassador demands Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels
The mohels came under scrutiny after an Antwerp rabbi filed a complaint about their practices.
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Brit milah
January 14, 2026, 1:29 pm
Jewish groups seek assurances after CPS draft suggests some circumcisions could be ‘child abuse’
Community leaders warn leaked guidance risks undermining brit milah despite CPS pledge to consult before finalising rules
By Annabel Sinclair
Dr Alejandro Sanchez, Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE, Dr Antony Lempert, Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal OBE - picture by Simon Rothstein.
June 10, 2025, 11:49 am
Jewish and Muslim representatives join forces to defend circumcision
'A deeply significant part of both Jewish and Muslim traditions': Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain and Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal argue against the National Secular Society
By Michelle Rosenberg
Muslim and Jewish leaders came together in Feburary to sign accords –a first step towards healing the deep wounds of division
May 9, 2025, 12:40 pm
OPINION: Jews and Muslims are formidable when they work together
Whether on circumcision, burial rights or religious slaughter, Imam Syed Razawi and Phil Rosenberg argue that working together on issues of mutual concern has repeatedly shown to be effective
By Imam Dr Sayed Razawi and Phil Rosenberg
Example of a circumcision ceremony
August 2, 2024, 10:16 am
London rabbi charged with carrying out unlicensed circumcision in Dublin
Rabbi Jonathan Abraham, a registered mohel, was remanded in custody accused of violating Ireland’s Medical Practitioners Act of 2007
By Lee Harpin
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
July 5, 2022, 12:42 pm
Chief Rabbi warns of ‘threat’ to circumcision and kosher slaughter across Europe
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis highlighted the threat to Jewish religious practice 'in a number of countries in Europe today' as he spoke at major conference on religious freedom in London
By Lee Harpin
Example of a circumcision ceremony
April 2, 2020, 12:17 pm
Brit milah ceremonies continue despite virus restrictions
Dr Leslie Solomon said the main restriction on circumcisions is 'the number of people who can be present', and that mohels who perform them must 'wear protective equipment'
By Jack Mendel
Baby during a brit milah ceremony
October 4, 2018, 12:18 pm
Swedish far-right party submits motion calling for brit milah ban
Head of populist Sweden Democrats party puts forward proposal to end non-medical circumcision of boys
By JTA
Example of a circumcision ceremony
June 1, 2018, 6:18 pm
Danish parliament set to debate proposal to ban circumcision
Discussion by politicians follows petition signed by more than 50,000 requesting its criminalisation
By JTA
Example of a circumcision ceremony
April 20, 2018, 3:51 pm
Board president ‘tentatively optimistic’ over status of circumcision in Iceland
Jonathan Arkush is hopeful of protecting the right for Jews to practice brit milah after an interfaith conference in Reykjavik
By Jenni Frazer
Baby during a brit milah ceremony
March 15, 2018, 5:18 pm
Progressively Speaking: Speak up in defence of circumcision
Rabbi Charley Baginsky takes a topical issue and applies a progressive response
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky
Baby during a brit milah ceremony
February 28, 2018, 3:43 pm
The Jewish parents cutting out the bris
A movement called a ‘brit shalom’ is gaining ground with parents in the UK who don’t like the idea of circumcising their newborn boy. We hear the pros and cons
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Example of a circumcision ceremony
February 27, 2018, 9:52 am
Opposition to Iceland’s proposed ban on circumcision
Parliamentarians considering law which would ban brit milah for Jews, making it the first European country to do so
Example of a circumcision ceremony
February 17, 2018, 5:08 pm
Scandinavian Jews warn: Circumcision ban in Iceland will stop Jewish life
Leaders of four Nordic countries day a bill in Iceland “will guarantee” Jews can't practice their fait in the countries
By JTA
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