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1. Rabbis Defend Controversial Circumcision Practice to City Health Officials.

Author

Fleming, Wilder

Subjects
*INVESTIGATIONS, *CIRCUMCISION -- Religious aspects -- Judaism, *CIRCUMCISION laws, *HERPES genitalis, *INFANT death
Abstract

The article discusses an investigation being done into the death of a new born boy who died with herpes caused during Jewish controversial practice of ritual circumcision, performed with oral suction technique in Brooklyn, New York. It mentions that the city wants to abolish the ritual and amend the health law, requiring mohels to get a written consent from parents indicating that they are aware of risks including death. Mohels warn that city's interference in rituals can lead to legal action.

Published
2012

2. Lawyer Says Ritual Circumcision Is Protected Activity.

Author

BUETTNER, RUSS

Subjects
*CIRCUMCISION -- Religious aspects, *CIRCUMCISION laws, *FEDERAL judges, *LAWYERS, *JEWISH law, *ORTHODOX Jews, *RITES & ceremonies, *INFANT health
Abstract

The article reports on the appeal made by lawyer Shay Dvoretzky to federal judge in December 2012 to block a New York City regulation about the circumcision practice of Orthodox Jewish groups. According to Dvoretzky, the regulation infringe the free speech rights of the religious groups since it requires parents to approve a consent form before their infants' circumcision. However, a city lawyer argued that the restriction is needed because the ritual can cause herpes infections to infants.

Published
2012

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