metzitzah b’peh

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has a long relationship with the city’s Orthodox community

Many Orthodox leaders came to his defense amid criticism of tweets calling out “the Jewish community” for violating social distancing rules.

By Shira Hanau May 4, 2020 4:44 pm

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4 New York City infants have contracted herpes from Jewish circumcision rite in past 6 months

The custom, which has been a political football in the city, is rarely practiced outside the haredi Orthodox community.

February 24, 2020 11:33 am

Orthodox families won’t identify circumcisers who gave babies herpes, NYC health spokesman says

Some in Brooklyn's Orthodox community reportedly are skeptical of allegations against local mohels.

April 19, 2017 5:26 pm

NYC to automatically ban mohels linked to newborn herpes cases

March 31, 2017 7:07 am

NYC Board of Health reports new case of herpes resulting from circumcision rite

March 9, 2017 12:13 pm

NYC Board of Health repeals regulations on circumcision rite

September 9, 2015 1:10 pm

NYC to reconsider regulations on circumcision rite

June 11, 2015 2:13 pm

Presentation of proposed deal in N.Y. on circumcision rite postponed

March 10, 2015 1:34 pm

NYC officials, rabbis reach tentative deal on circumcision rite

February 25, 2015 10:00 am

Metzitzah b’peh compromise near, baby’s reaction is priceless

By Uriel Heilman January 14, 2015 11:56 am

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