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
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 Board of Health reports new case of herpes resulting from circumcision rite March 9, 2017 12:13 pm
Metzitzah b’peh compromise near, baby’s reaction is priceless By Uriel Heilman January 14, 2015 11:56 am