The Forbidden Bris

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Photo by Dim Hou on Unsplash

“It’s forbidden to perform the Bris,” a voice said on the other end of the line. “We don’t know if the mother intends to convert,” said the man, who was a Chief Rabbi of a town here in Israel. “With all due respect,” I replied, “canceling the Bris the night before the event will ensure that she won’t convert.”

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Rav Hayim Leiter

Israel based rabbi, mohel, and activist. Founder of Magen HaBrit, an organization committed to protecting Brit Milah and the children who undergo it.