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Religious Settlement in Jordan Valley Marks First Ritual Circumcision

July 1, 1971
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Mcholah, a religious settlement in the Jordan Valley, celebrated its first ritual circumcision today. The newborn infant, named Yeheshua, to the son of Joseph and Yocheved Cohen. The ceremony was attended by Gen. Mordechai Gur, commander of the northern front.

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