circumcision

French politicians, clergymen support petition defending circumcision

More than 5,500 people, including prominent French politicians, scholars and clergymen, have signed a petition against attempts to ban the ritual circumcision of boys in Europe.

As Uman pilgrimage grows, the devout invent new customs

At least four Israelis babies were circumcised this year at the Ukraine grave of Reb Nachman, part of a rash of new customs developed by followers of the rabbi in connection to the site.

Council of Europe committed to religious freedom, its leader writes to Peres

There is a clear difference between female genital mutilation and male circumcision for religious reasons, the head of the Council of Europe said in a letter to Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Culture