Shabbat, the Tabernacle, circumcision, and temple service are foundations of holiness-but saving a life takes precedence over them.

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As ambassadorial jobs go, US diplomats can do worse than being posted to Europe. The residences are huge, and the life is peaceful – at least west of Kyiv. “You’re in friendly territory,” said Daniel ...

An investigation into three mohelim in Antwerp has prompted a diplomatic row between Brussels and Washington. What are the rules in Belgium, and further afield? And how has the religious community ...

The Belgian government has clashed with the US after Donald Trump's ambassador accused Brussels of antisemitism over its laws regulating circumcision. The United States' ambassador to Belgium has met ...

The conversation came amid rumours that Belgium may look to ban circumcision, which reignited after a public argument between the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Deputy PM Maxime Prévot. “If ...

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Christians are among the faith communities that could be impacted after NHS Scotland requested an end to public funding for religious circumcision. According to a new Freedom of Information (FOI) ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At least 41 young males died during South Africa’s summer initiation season participating in traditional ...

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Objective: This study investigates the factors influencing Chinese parents’ decision to pursue circumcision for their children aged 6–12 years and analyzes the role of the Internet and media in the ...