The first act with the baby Jesus after his birth was an act of obedience to Jewish tradition. “And at the end of the eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the ...

Since Abraham’s circumcision at the ripe age of 99 (Genesis 17:7), Jews have maintained the holy covenant by circumcising their infant boys. Beyond the traditional aspect, circumcision has a solid ...

Bruchim wants to see synagogues make proactive statements of welcome for non-circumcising families similar to those that have become common toward Jews of color and LGBT+ Jews. (JTA) — When Elana ...

Circumcision is one of Judaism’s most important laws and for generations of faithful it has symbolised a Biblical covenant with God. But in Israel, more and more Jewish parents are saying no to the ...

Though the prospect of circumcising a baby boy typically causes some anxiety, Jewish parents most often to go through with it. Circumcision is a concrete symbol of the ancient Abrahamic covenant, an ...

George Washington’s letter to the Jews of Newport, R.I., has occasioned a fair amount of discussion of late. When it comes to our colonial patrimony or birthright, though, the Seixas family ...

Mention circumcision to a group of men, and - even if they think it's a good idea, health wise - most guys will cringe, says Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar, who is planning a Bris, the public, prayerful ritual ...