Krieger, Hilary Leila,

A Cut Above the Rest. Hilary Leila Krieger. - Jerusalem Post (International), 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 21, Institutions, 1522-3256; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: A Cut Above the Rest, Jan. 3, 2003; pp. 22-24.

"A small but growing number of Israelis are vociferously opposed to circumcision while the majority of the population, from secular through to Orthodox, believe the brit-mila ceremony is an essential element of Jewish culture and religion." (JERUSALEM POST) This article examines the debate over whether circumcision is an important religious tradition or a needlessly cruel procedure performed on infants.

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Circumcision
Circumcision--Religious aspects
Israelis--Attitudes
Judaism--Customs and practices
Rabbis

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