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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.

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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.

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.

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NYC to automatically ban mohels linked to newborn herpes cases

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

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NYC Board of Health repeals regulations on circumcision rite

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NYC to reconsider regulations on circumcision rite

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

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NYC officials, rabbis reach tentative deal on circumcision rite

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

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