Mar 1, 2005 — The Rabbinical Council of America, the largest group of Orthodox rabbis in the world, has today issued a statement regarding Brit Milah (circumcision) and Metzitza (Oral Suction). The statement reads as follows: ————————————- Bris Milah and Metzitza be’Peh (Ritual Circumcision and Oral Suction) A Policy Statement by the Rabbinical Council of Continue Reading »
Regarding Metzitza be’Peh, RCA Clarifies Halachic Background to Statement of March 1, 2005 (New York, NY) Jun 7, 2005 — It is well known that there is a dispute among poskim regarding the obligation to engage in metzitza be’peh. Four major viewpoints exist, and we provide some sources for each below. More complete reviews are Continue Reading »