Some Jewish Parents Forgo Circumcision, and Tradition
RNS’ Dalia Hatuqa looks the decision of some Jewish parents to skip circumcision of their sons, in this week’s full-text article, linked above.
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[S]ome Jewish parents, albeit a tiny minority, are questioning whether removing a baby’s foreskin is essential to Jewish identity.
Those like Evans, whose parental instincts collide with religious conviction, are part of an increasing number of U.S. families who have chosen to forgo the procedure.
